Ingredients

  1. 4 cups rolled oats

  2. 1 cup hazelnut kernels, halved

  3. 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

  4. 1/4 cup chia seeds

  5. 2/3 cup coconut flakes

  6. 2 tsp ground cinnamon

  7. 1/2 tsp sea salt

  8. 1/3 cup Queen Pure Maple Syrup

  9. 2 tsp Queen Organic Vanilla Extract

  10. 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C and line a large baking sheet with baking paper.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, combine oats, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt and toss well.

  3. 3

    In a separate measuring jug combine melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract and whisk with a fork until combined then pour the liquid mixture into the oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Spread the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, then toss the mixture well and bake for a further 10 minutes. Add the coconut flakes and toss again, baking for a further 5 minutes until the edges of the coconut flakes are golden.

  5. 5

    Remove from oven and set aside until the granola has cooled completely. Once cool, store in jars or air tight containers in your cupboard for up to a month.

The hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds can be substituted for any nuts or seeds you prefer. While this granola recipe is fruit free, once cooled feel free stir in a cup of your favourite dried fruit or chocolate chips for extra sweetness. You can substitute the coconut oil with a light extra virgin olive oil.

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