Coconutty Almond Granola

Here’s a protein rich granola – easy to throw together and deliciously flavoured with vanilla and coconut. The walnut halves and ground flaxseeds are added after cooking to preserve their omega-3 content.

Ingredients

10 Servings

60g porridge oats

30g each of sesame, chia, sunflower and pumpkin seeds

80g coconut flakes

60g almonds with skins on

40g almond flakes

2 tbsp coconut oil

2 tbsp male syrup

2 tbsp almond butter (or peanut butter)

1 tbsp vanilla extract

50 g walnut halves (added after cooking)

2 tbsp flaxseeds (ground – added after cooking)

Method

Preheat your oven to 160 degrees or gas mark 3.
Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
Melt the coconut oil, then add the maple syrup, vanilla, and almond – stir well.
Add the ‘wet’ mixture to the ‘dry’ ingredients and mix well.
Spread evenly onto a lined baking tray and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes
Allow to cool completely and add the walnuts, and flaxseeds.
Add any dried fruit you wish.

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.