Granola Goodness

This granola recipe starts with the Nutty Seeds recipe

1 cup almonds

1 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 cup pepitas

1 tbs coconut oil

1 tbs maple syrup

1 tsp himalayan salt

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1 cup oats

1/2 cup of shredded coconut

1/2 cup of dried fruit of your choice (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.

2. In a small mixing bowl combine all ingredients except nuts and seeds. (I melted the coconut oil first in the microwave.  This could be done on the stove top in a small pot),

3. In a large mixing bowl, mix the nuts and seeds.

4. Pour the liquid over the nuts and seeds and stir until thoroughly covered.

5. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

6. Spread the mixture to ensure even toasting.

7. Cook for 15 minutes.

8. Mix in the oats and shredded coconut.

9. Cook for a further 8 minutes.

10. Take out of the oven and let cool for a few hours.

10. Keep in air tight container at room temperature.

Serve on a smoothie bowl mixture.  My favourite is:

1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower

1/2 cup of water

1 scoop of protein powder

    (my favourite is Bare Blends Cacao & Cinnamon Plant Protein)

Blend like crazy and pour into a bowl.

Top with a dollop of yoghurt, some fresh berries or other chopped fruit and a 1/4 cup of your granola