Make your own granola – source Food writer Rosie Birkett
Makes 750g
Ingredients:
350g organic jumbo oats
1tsp chia seeds
80g pumpkin seeds
15g sunflower seeds
150g flaked almonds
50g desiccated coconut
1.5 tsp mixed sweet ground spices such as cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
4 tbsp coconut oil melted
4 tbsp maple syrup
60g sultanas
1.Preheat the oven to 180/160 (fan)/Gas 4 and line a baking tray with baking parchment.
2. Put the oats, seeds, almonds, coconut & spices in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the melted coconut oil and maple syrup and stir until the oil and syrup are well incorporated. Spread the mixture on the baking tray in an even layer and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oats and almonds take on a deep golden colour and crisp up nicely.
3. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for a few minutes before adding the sultanas. Leave to coll completely then store in a sealed container for up to 1 month. Try serving it with coconut water or almond milk.
This is so easy to make and is packed with goodness. It taste delicious and has a satisfying crunch – my son loved it too 🙂 Definitely a winner if you like granola and I honestly doubt I will buy shopped bought granola again after making this!