Homemade Granola
Recipe
Makes: 3-4 cups of granola, serves 6-12 (depending on serving size)
Time: 5 minutes mixing + 30-45 minutes baking
Skill required: mixing, baking
Equipment: oven, mixing bowl, mixing spatula
Ingredient list
1-2 cups mixed nuts and seeds
1 egg white (for clustery granola)
2 cups rolled oats
2 tbsp spices (cinnamon)
1/3-1/2 cup regular/sugar free maple syrup
Methods
Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F.
Roughly chop up mixed seeds and nuts of your choice. (optional)
For clustery granola , lightly whisk egg white. (optional)
Add all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well until all oats are evenly coated.
Line a baking tray with baking/parchment paper. Lay all granola mix on the baking tray in a thin layer, and bake for 30-35 or 40-45 minutes for clustery granola.
Take the baking tray out of the oven and allow it to cool. Store it in a concealed container and store it in a cool and dry place for up to 30 days.
Dietitian’s Tips
Eat with: It can be eaten as a topping or the main portion with yoghurt, ice cream or custard.
For nuts and seeds: You can customise the mixture or get a premixed trail mix.
To add dried fruits: roughly chop the dried fruits and add ~1/2 cup to the final mixture.
Into granola bar: use 2 egg whites in step 3, and shape the final mixture in a bar shape and bake for 60-70 minutes