Start the Day Right: Nut & Seed Granola Recipe
I’ve been making this granola for years – it’s quick, easy, versatile and delicious as well as packed with nutrients, fibre, healthy fats and protein to help keep your energy levels balanced.
Shop-bought granolas tend to be high in sugar and low in nutrients and even the ones labelled ‘healthy’ often have added processed sweeteners and flavourings. They can also be expensive, with the inner plastic wrappers often containing a disappointing amount of granola compared to the size of the box!
Most recipes will tell you to melt the coconut oil and honey in a pan first but this recipe cuts out that step, making it much quicker, with less to wash up. You just have to remember to stir it!
Ingredients
3 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon lion’s mane powder (optional)
1 cup mixed seeds
1½ cups mixed nuts
1 cup unsweetened coconut curls or flakes / buckwheat / whole oats (your choice)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
Method
Heat the oven to 180 degrees
Spread the ingredients across a large baking tray, give them a quick mix (don’t worry if the coconut oil is still solid) and place in the oven
After about five minutes, the coconut oil will have melted, so give everything a good stir
Bake for a further 8-12 minutes, stirring half way through
Store in an air-tight glass container. The granola crisps up when it cools down so it’s best to transfer it to the jar before it is fully cool. If it does stick, you can gently re-heat the tray in the oven to loosen it (but be careful not to let it burn).
This recipe also tastes delicious with no honey/maple syrup at all.
Serve with plain Greek yoghurt, coconut yoghurt or almond yoghurt and seasonal fruit or frozen berries.
Fruit recommendations by season
Spring: rhubarb, first strawberries and raspberries
Summer: local berries, melon, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums (late summer)
Autumn: apples, figs, pomegranate, pears
Winter: citrus zest or frozen berries
Now you have breakfast sorted, take a look at my Nourish Bowl formula for lunchtime inspiration!