homemade granola

This smells like Christmas when it’s cooking and is irresistible in the pantry! A great sprinkle for many a dish also!

Ingredients :

200 g organic unstabilised oats (optional – add more nuts and seeds if omitting)
300 g nut and seed mix (raw insecticide-free almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, peanuts, macadamia, pepitas, Brazils)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Zest from 1 orange
1 teaspoon organic pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
140 g dried fruit (organic sultanas, raisins, preservative free apricots, prunes, dates, Inca berries, figs)

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 120 °C
  2. Warm honey and vanilla in a large saucepan until it is pouring consistency (about 15 seconds)
  3. Take off the heat and add the oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon and orange zest
  4. Stir well until all are coated evenly
  5. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper/silicone mats
  6. Divide the mix onto the trays and spread out evenly
  7. Toast in the oven for about 1 hour or until golden in colour. Check regularly and toss to ensure even toasting and no burning
  8. Cool on the trays until the mix is crunchy
  9. Add dried fruits
  10. Store in a sealed container to keep it fresh

NB Nibble on this mix as a tasty snack or sprinkle on top of your açai bowl or smoothie for added crunch!

PLEASE NOTE: Nuts and seeds contain many anti-nutrients that impact nutrient absorption. They are also a high PUFA food and should be consumed sparingly. Activating nuts and seeds neutralises some of the anti-nutrients making them easier on the gut. If you are currently on a gut healing protocol, suffer with fatigue and brain fog, or have nutrient deficiencies it may be best to omit nuts and seeds from your diet whilst you heal.