Juicy cranberries and orange zest give this granola a refreshing, fruity and festive twist. Mixed with warming spices, this not only tastes delicious but infuses the kitchen with the warming smell of Christmas too. Sprinkle a handful over greek yogurt with some seasonal berries and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Time to make : 30 minutes
Servings : ~ 25 x 30g servings
Ingredients
350g rolled oats
100g pecans
100g flaked almonds
60g pumpkin seeds
1 orange, zest of
4 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp olive oil
6 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
120g cranberries
Method
Pre-heat a fan oven to 180ºC and line two baking trays with baking paper.
Add the oats, pecans, almonds, pumpkin seeds, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and spices to a large mixing bowl.
Add the olive oil, maple syrup and vanilla together in a saucepan over a low heat, keep on the heat for 1 - 2 minutes until warmed through, then pour this in with the dry ingredients and mix together well.
Spread the granola across the two baking sheets and bake for 20 minutes, giving it a shake half way through to evenly toast the nuts.
Remove from the oven and mix through the cranberries. Allow to cool completely before storing.
Notes
Vegan
Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 3 months
You can mix in and out different seeds and nuts depending on what you have in the cupboard and what you love - just make sure to stick to the same ratios
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
150 calories
4g protein, 16g carbs, 9g fat