Homemade granola

Homemade granola
  • Low phosphate
  • Low potassium
  • Low protein
  • Low salt
  • Breakfast
  • British
  • 1 hour or less
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Making your own granola with low-potassium fruit and no nuts makes it suitable for those following a low potassium or low phosphate diet.

Chef

Lizzie Morey
Lizzie Morey

This sweet and crunchy granola is easy to make and stores for up to three weeks, giving you plenty of nutritious breakfasts for days when you are in a hurry.

Ingredients

50ml vegetable oil

75ml maple syrup or clear honey

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

400g porridge oats

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

100g dried cranberries

200g carrot, coarsely grated and strained through a tea towel

150ml of semi-skimmed milk per portion

Method

  1. Step 1

    Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan/ gas mark 4. Mix the oil, syrup or honey and vanilla together in a large bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Add the oats, spices and grated carrot and mix well.

  3. Step 3

    Tip onto two large baking trays and spread out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden, crisp and smelling toasted. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

  4. Step 4

    When cool, tip the baked mixture into a large mixing bowl.

  5. Step 5

    Stir the dried cranberries through the mixture and the granola is finished. It can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.

  6. Step 6

    Serve each portion with 150ml of semi-skimmed milk or milk of your choice.

Food facts

The oats, syrup, honey, cranberries and milk are the main sources of carbohydrate in this breakfast and the value has been provided for those who have been trained in insulin adjustment.

We have used dried cranberries and omitted the nuts to keep this recipe low in potassium and phosphate. The potassium and phosphates within this dish can be lowered further by using a plant-based milk such as soya, rice or almond (opt for unsweetened and organic versions) in place of the dairy semi-skimmed milk. You many have advised to restrict your milk intake over the day. If this is the case, remember to deduct 150ml from this recipe from your daily allowance. If you have been prescribed a phosphate binder, ensure you take them with this breakfast.

Dairy milk is a good source of protein. If you have been advised to eat plenty of protein but prefer plant milk, then opt for soya milk.

Use gluten-free oats.

Replace the dairy milk with a non-dairy alternative and use maple syrup in place of honey.

This homemade granola is lower in fat and sugar than a shop-bought alternative.

Store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.

If you need more fluid, try adding a splash of water.

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