Nothing beats a bowl of yoghurt, fresh fruit and crunchy healthy granola on a summer’s morning before or after training. For those preferring an oat free option there isn’t much in the way of granola out there! Here is one I have formulated and I am forever adapting over time. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
This is also gluten free if you ensure all ingredients individually are GF!
Ingredients
2 cups pecans
2 cups roasted almonds
1 cup coconut (flakes or shredded)
1 cup pepitas / pumpkin seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup linseeds / flaxseeds
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 cup dried cranberries
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
Method
Turn oven on to 120 degrees. Prepare a large oven tray with baking paper.
Mix all nuts and seeds in a large bowl. Leave out the cranberries.
Combine honey and oil in a small bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds or until just warmed enough to mix easily.
Pour honey and oil mix over seeds and nuts and combine well ensuring it is coating all the mix.
Tip muesli on to baking tray and spread out evenly. Bake the muesli for 20-30 mins, mixing every 10 mins until you can smell the mix roasting and it has lightly toasted.
Mix in the cranberries while the granola is still hot. Leave to cool in the tray for a couple of hours, mixing occasionally until all of granola is cold.
Store in an airtight container.
Serve with greek yoghurt and fresh fruit, or on top of your favourite smoothie bowl. Yum!