Blogger Beth Heddle has created this delicious recipe for homemade granola which is fantastic to keep in the cupboard for breakfasts and impromptu snacking! For a vegan-friendly version, swap out honey for maple or date syrup.
The basics
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 30-40 mins
Serves/Makes: 12 people
Ingredients
You will need:
150g mixed nuts
250g Delicious Alchemy Gluten & Dairy Free Oats
100g mixed seeds
120ml coconut oil
150ml runny honey
8-10 medjool dates
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180oC and line a deep baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2
Roughly chop the nuts into chunks, or add to a food processor and blitz for a few seconds.
Step 3
Combine the oats and nuts in a bowl before adding the mixed seeds.
Step 4
Melt the coconut oil in a microwave safe dish and add to the oat mix. Pour the honey into the mix and stir.
Step 5
If the mix is slightly too dry, add a tablespoon more honey.
Step 6
Pour the mix onto the baking parchment and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden.
Ensure you stir the mix a few times throughout the process so the top doesn’t burn.
Step 7
Whilst the granola is in the oven chop the dates into 8 pieces each.
Step 8
Remove the granola from the oven and whilst warm stir in the dates.
Step 9
Leave to cool and enjoy!