Homemade Granola with Oats and Seeds
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup seeds
- 1/2 cup nuts (FODMAP friendly - I like brazil, macadamia, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts/pecans)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A generous pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup of dried fruit (Cranberries, raisins etc)
Preparation
Heat the oven to 180.
Combine the oats, nuts, seeds, and salt in a bowl. Then stir through maple syrup, oil, and vanilla so the oats are evenly coated. Then pour onto a baking sheet lined with baking parchment.
Cook for 22 minutes, stirring halfway through. If you like your granola with big crunchy clumps in it, then pack it down firmly with the back of the spoon after you stir halfway through cooking.
Leave to cool, then add the dried fruit.
Store in an airtight container and enjoy it for breakfast every morning.
Tips
It's nice to switch up the ingredients so each batch is slightly different.
Usually served with chia pudding, coconut yogurt, and fresh berries or as a lazy snack when you can't be bothered making anything else.
I usually use a mix of sunflower seeds, pepitas, and flaxseeds, all high in omega 3 which is especially important for kids and their healthy brain development.
