Super Healthy Granola
Oats, scientifically known as Avena Sativa are highly a nutritious cereal grain. As you’ve heard many times before, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It, therefore, makes sense that it should also be healthy. As oats are both filling and packed with health benefits, what better way to start your day than with a breakfast including oats. Although oats are high in carbohydrates, they are also higher in fibre (beta glucans), protein and fat than most other grains. They are also high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Recipe by Wendy Moxley, Nutritional Therapist
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Servings
4 PEOPLE
Ingredients
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4 cups of oats
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1 ½ cups raw nuts and seeds (coarsely chop the nuts)
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1 tsp of salt
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½ tsp of ground cinnamon
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½ cup of coconut or olive oil
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½ cup of maple syrup or honey (depending on taste you can increase)
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1 tsp of vanilla extract
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⅔ cup of dried fruit
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Optional extras: 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut or 1/2 cup of cacao nibs
Directions
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Preheat oven to 180 deg. Lin a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Preheat oven to 180 deg. Lin a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl combine oats, nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
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Pour in oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix very well until the oats are coated.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared tray and, using a spoon, spread it out evenly in a single layer.
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Bake until lightly golden for approx. 20 - 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
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Add the fruit and any other extras about 5 minutes from the end of cooking.
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Allow to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. It can be frozen.
