HAZEL

Hazel GRANOLA

What It Is A toasted, nut‑forward granola built around hazelnuts, oats and warm woodland flavors. Hazel Granola is the pantry’s everyday cereal: rustic, aromatic and designed to highlight the nut rather than bury it under sweetness. It sits between a classic oat granola and a European muesli: crunchy, lightly sweet and structured enough to hold up in milk, yogurt or as a topping for fruit and desserts.

Flavor / Character Warm, toasty and gently sweet. The hazelnuts provide depth and aroma; the oats give body; and the sweetener, usually Hazel Honey or Hazel Molasses Blend, adds warmth without heaviness. The texture is crisp and clustered, with a mix of tender oats and crunchy nuts. Depending on the sweetener used, the granola can lean bright and floral or dark and autumnal.

Uses Served with milk, yogurt or fruit; sprinkled over ice cream or roasted pears; folded into cookie dough or muffin batter; or used as a topping for oatmeal, porridge or smoothie bowls. It can be mixed into crumble toppings, pressed into bars or used as a crunchy layer in parfaits. In Hazel’s culinary world, this granola is the everyday anchor: less sugary than commercial versions, more aromatic than plain oats and suited to breakfast, snacks and rustic desserts.

How to Make or Prepare To make Hazel Granola at home, combine rolled oats with chopped hazelnuts, a spoonful of Hazel Meal or Hazel Crumb and a warm sweetener such as Hazel Honey or Hazel Molasses Blend. Add a splash of oil or melted butter to encourage crispness. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake at a low temperature, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely to form clusters. Store in an airtight jar at room temperature; the granola keeps well for several weeks.

Notes The sweetener determines the character: Hazel Honey keeps it light and floral; Hazel Molasses Blend makes it darker and more autumnal. A pinch of salt enhances the nut aroma. Dried fruit can be added after baking, though the base version is intentionally simple. For extra crunch, add a handful of Hazel Crumb during the last few minutes of baking.

Cross‑References See: Hazel Honey; Hazel Molasses Blend; Hazel Crumb; Hazel Meal; Hazel Feast‑Day Menu; Hazel Pantry.