Starting the day right is key to a healthy life. This granola is low GI, full of fibre, good fats and healing spices to encourage healthy digestion, proper circulation, lower cholesterol and ultimately reduce risk factors for chronic illness. It is ensured to keep your blood sugar stable so you can last all morning without spikes and crashes in energy.
This recipe can be followed as loosely as your pantry allows! Start with oats and your favourite nuts and build it up from there!
Makes 6 1/2 cups of granola
- 3 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup mixed nuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup mixed seeds (eg. pepitas, sunflower, flax)
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 tsp powdered ginger
- 1 tsp powdered cinnamon
- 1 pinch of allspice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (eg. goji berries, banana chips, dates)
Prepare:
1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, nuts, mixed seeds, chia seeds, spices and stir to combine. Set aside.
3. In a small pot over low heat melt the honey and coconut oil together. Add the vanilla extract and drizzle over the oat mixture. Stir to coat evenly.
4. Spread onto prepared baking tray and bake for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10, until golden brown all over. Keep an eye on it as it can burn easily!
5. Remove from oven and return to large mixing bowl. Add coconut flakes and dried fruit, stirring to combine. Allow to cool completely before storing in a large jar. It should become nice and crisp as it cools.
Serving suggestions: Serve with coconut milk or yogurt and fresh fruit. Or just eat it by the handful like me!
Storage: As long as it is cooled properly after cooking this recipe should last around a month in an air tight container in the pantry.
Photography by Yasemin Erdodu