Do you love Granola? Why not to make your very own healthy and tasty granola?
I love granola and can eat it for breakfast, lunch or snack, with yoghurt, fruits, milk or adding it to smoothie bowls, well, we eat a lot of granola. One of the main reasons for me to start making granola home was the cost (the store granola is pretty pricy). Moreover, I love the idea that I can add any ingredients I want as well as control how sweet it is. Here is my current favourite granola recipe:
Orange Granola
Easy to make, healthy and, lightly-sweetened granola with orange zest, dried cranberries and pecan nuts. Trust me, you will love this recipe, also, suitable for vegans.
To make this yummy granola you will need:
Ingredients
- 6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups pecans (or other nuts of your choice)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup melted coconut oil (olive oil)
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- a pinch of salt
- 1 large orange, preferably organic ( Zest )
- 1 ½ cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Start from preheating your oven to 170°C Line your baking tray with baking parchment.
- Use a big bowl and put all your dry ingredients in it (oats, pecans) and, mix it together.
- In the separate bowl add melted coconut oil, maple syrup (honey), orange zest, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Give it a good whisk and add it to the bowl with dry ingredients.
- When all the ingredients combined, give it a good stir, until every oat and nut is coated.
- Pour your mixture onto a prepared baking tray.
- Spread the granola into an even layer and, bake for about 20 minutes stirring once halfway.
- In 20 minutes remove the granola from the oven, add coconut flakes lightly stir and bake for another 5 minutes.
- When your granola is ready, it should be soft (lightly toasted) and a nice golden colour. Let it cool, when it cools it will crisp up.
- Add cranberries to the cooled granola and stir it once again.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month
Let us know if you gave this recipe a try in the comments below.
Also, do check the Chia Seed Pudding Recipe.
