Granola

Serves 8 

2 tbsp coconut oil

150ml maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

300g rolled or Jumbo oats

2 tsp cinnamon

50g sunflower seeds

50g pumpkin seeds

100g flaked almonds

50g dried cranberries

50g raisins
 

Preparation Time: 5 minutes. Cooking Time: 32 minutes. 

1. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper – you might need 2 sheets or trays. 

2. Heat the coconut oil and maple syrup in a small saucepan on the simmering plate, hotplate on simmering setting or induction on medium until just melted – do not allow to boil. 

3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

4. Place the oats, cinnamon, sunflower and pumpkin seeds and almonds in a large bowl and stir in the melted mixture until evenly mixed.

5. Tip the mixture out on to the prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly. 

6. Place in the oven. CAST OVEN: on the grid shelf on the floor of the baking oven or oven on B4 setting. FAN OVEN: preheated to B4/160°C/325°F. Bake for 15 minutes.   

7. Remove from the oven and stir in the cranberries and raisins. Bake for a further 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

8. Allow to cool completely on the tray. This granola will keep in an airtight jar for up to one month.