Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola

A crunchy blend of oats, nuts, seeds, and a touch of natural sweetness, baked to perfection. Rich in soluble fibre and healthy fats, this cholesterol-friendly granola helps lower LDL, supports heart health, and provides a nourishing, energizing start to the day with every bite.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g rolled oats
  • 200 g mixed nuts hazelnuts, flaked almonds, walnuts, pecans
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened dried shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 50 ml vegetable oil
  • 110 ml maple syrup

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 160C/320F.
  2. Place all of the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
  3. Mix the almond extract, vegetable oil and maple syrup together then add to the bowl of dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. Roughly chop the pecans and walnuts
  5. Add the ingredients to a large baking tray lined with baking parchment and spread out to make a thin even layer.
  6. Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until it is golden brown, stirring occasionally to ensure it cooks evenly.
  7. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Break up any large clumps.
  8. Once cool store in an airtight container
  9. Serve cold with milk, or plant based milk.

Notes

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