I've had this recipe tucked away for a long time. Stashing it away for another project or at the least a 'reserve' when I hadn't managed to photograph a new recipe. But then it occurred to me that I really should post it (and not just because I have nothing else to post this week!!) because it is incredibly popular in our house and I feel like I am always making up a fresh batch!
When
my husband is in town during the week this is his favourite breakfast
to have. He can either have a bowl with milk at home before heading
to work, or if in a rush he grabs some and takes it with some yogurt
to enjoy as soon as he has some time!
The
recipe was adapted from one I read in The Meat Free Monday Cookbook
but after doing quite a bit of research on Granola recipes, I found
that honestly they are all pretty similar, and really it's just about
finding a combination that you like then if need be, adapting things
slightly. I'm not going to lie, this isn't a cheap version of Granola but in my opinion it is worth every penny! This version really has a little bit of everything in it so
it's a big hit in our family and the touch of cinnamon adds a
delicious warmth to it. It makes a lot which I like as it lasts a
little longer but if you prefer you can easily half the recipe.
Enjoy
it with milk, to snack on by itself, or my favourite way – sprinkled over
yogurt.
{I
like to use cups for this recipe rather than measuring everything out
as I find it a lot easier. If you don't have specific measuring cups
just find a small mug or coffee cup and use that – the main thing
is just to keep the quantities the same once you find your cup of
choice!}
Makes approx. 12 cups of Granola
½ cup
almonds, roughly chopped
½ cup
pecans, roughly chopped
½ cup
brazil nuts or other nuts of your choice, roughly chopped
4 cups
porridge oats
½ cup
sunflower seeds
½ cup
pumpkin seeds
½ cup
flax seeds
½ cup
flaked coconut
1 ½
tsp cinnamon
½ cup
grape seed or sunflower oil
½ cup
honey or agave syrup
1 cup
dried fruit of your choice – I like a combination of sour cherries, goji berries and sweet cranberries but you could add raisins, dried blueberries or
dried apricots, chopped up
Preheat
the oven to 350F/ 180C and line a large baking sheet (or 2 smaller ones) with baking parchment - trust me, this will help with clean up!
In a
large bowl mix together the almonds, pecans, brazil buts, oats, all
of the seeds, coconut and the cinnamon. Mix well then add the oil and
honey. Stir well so that everything is evenly coated with the oil and
honey, mix then transfer to the baking tray (or trays). Spread the granola out evenly over the tray and press down
slightly with the back of a large spoon or spatula, then bake in the
oven for 30-40 minutes, turning half way through cooking so that it gets
evenly browned.
mmm, tomorrows job!
ReplyDeletelooks so yummy... i've never made granola but it looks too good not too, fab recipe packed with goodness and love x
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