28 Aug Spring Recipe – Homemade Granola
This homemade granola is the perfect breakfast or snack to have on those sunny Spring days!
Not only is this homemade granola delicious, it is also nutritious!
Rolled oats, nuts and seeds are a great source of fibre, which contributes to digestion and helps you feel fuller for longer. Nuts and seeds are also rich in protein, have a high content of poly- and mono-unsaturated fats and a low content of saturated fats. Poly- and mono-unsaturated fatty acids are healthy fats that assist in reducing LDL cholesterol and help reduce inflammation, ultimately supporting your heart health.
To enhance this recipe serve the granola with your favourite berries as they are finally back in season this Spring, and for an extra source of protein, a scoop of your favourite Greek yoghurt!!
Homemade Granola
Serves 10
Ingredients:
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup of your favourite raw nuts (can be a combination of sliced almonds, walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds… whatever you like!)
- 1/2 cup of your favourite dried fruit (sultanas, cranberries, apricots)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup of maple syrup
- 1/3 cup of melted coconut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Method:
- Preheat oven to 150C
- Combine oats, coconut flakes, nuts/seeds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl
- Combine maple syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla extract in a separate bowl
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and combine
- Spread on baking tray and bake for around 30-35mins
- Mix in the dried fruit
- Cool and store in an air tight container until ready to serve
Serve with a scoop of your favourite Greek yoghurt and your favourite berries! Enjoy!
Issy White
In her final year of a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science
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