This chunky almond granola is jam-packed with dietary fibre to help lower cholesterol levels, along with B vitamins and slow-release complex carbohydrates for energy. Seeds and nuts are also an excellent source of important nutrients including protein, magnesium, zinc, calcium and healthy fats. This delicious crunchy granola is a healthy alternative to store-bought sugar-laden granolas.
Serves: 8
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Ingredients
- 1 cup roughly chopped mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts)
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 1¼ cups coconut flakes
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup pepitas
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup raw honey or 100 per cent maple syrup
- ¼ cup cold-pressed coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Preheat oven to 150°C. Line baking tray with baking paper.
- In large bowl, combine nuts, oats, coconut flakes, cinnamon, hemp seeds and pepitas.
- In small saucepan over low temperature heat almond butter, honey, coconut oil and vanilla and stir until melted and well combined.
- Pour honey mixture into dry ingredients and mix well.
- Pour mixture onto baking tray and spread out evenly, pressing down.
- Place in oven for 20 mins. Remove from oven. Cut granola slab in half and flip each side over separately with spatula. Bake for another 20 mins, until golden brown.
- Let granola cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Store in fridge in air-tight container.
- Delicious served with natural yoghurt and mixed berries and other fruits.
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