Homemade Granola Recipe

Try this energising granola breakfast to kick start your day.

Filled with heart-healthy oats, seeds, nuts, and berries, it’s a delicious way to nourish your body and elevate your mood!

You will need:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 125ml maple syrup

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 300g rolled oats

  • 50g sunflower seed

  • 4 tbsp sesame seeds

  • 50g pumpkin seeds

  • 100g flaked almond

  • 100g dried berries (find them in the baking aisle)

  • 50g coconut flakes or desiccated coconut

Method:

  1. Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas

  2. Mix the oil, maple syrup and vanilla in a large bowl. Tip in all the remaining ingredients, except the dried fruit and coconut, and mix well.

  3. Tip the granola onto two baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake for 15 mins, then mix in the coconut and dried fruit, and bake for 10-15 mins more.

  4. Remove and scrape onto a flat tray to cool.

  5. Once cooled, break up and put into your airtight container (preferably glass).

  6. Measure out a 50g portion, and serve with cold milk or yogurt.

    (The granola can be stored in your airtight container for up to 1 month)