Almond Butter Granola

In The Oven Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to fan assisted 275F /120C / 140C / gas 1.
2. Add the syrup ingredients together in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 30 sec, take out and mix until combined.
3. Stir the spices and chopped almonds into the oats, add in the syrup and combine thoroughly.
4. Spread oat mixture in a thin layer onto the baking tray (you might need two trays) and bake for 30 mins, stirring a few times during cooking.
5. Remove the almond butter granola from the oven and let cool. Stir in any extra dried fruits or nuts (if you are using) and serve.

In The Slow Cooker

1. Add the syrup ingredients together in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 30 sec, take out and mix until combined.
2. Stir the spices and chopped almonds into the oats, add in the syrup and combine thoroughly.
3. Switch on the slow cooker and thoroughly oil the bowl.
4. Add the granola mixture into the bowl and partially cover the lid (you will have to use thin wooden spoon or chopstick to keep it open with a weight on top of the lid). This allows the moisture to escape.
5. Select slow cook and set the time for 3 hrs. Cook until the oats are crispy golden, making sure to mix the granola every 30 mins.
6. Switch the slow cooker off, pour the granola in a thin layer onto a baking tray. Mix in dried fruits or nuts (if using) and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

In The Air Fryer

1. Preheat air fryer to 350F / 180C.
2. Mix syrup ingredients together in a microwave bowl and cook for 30 seconds and mix. Repeat till combined.
3. Stir the spices and chopped almonds into the oats, add in the syrup and combine thoroughly.
4. .Line Air Fryer with parchment paper, spread oat mixture and cook for 7 minutes, then remove then remove stir and cook for a further 4 minutes. Remove and stir again and cook for further 2-5 minutes or until golden brown. Do keep an eye on it as it cooks quickly once browning start.
5. Remove granola from the Air Fryer and transfer to a lined baking sheet so that it cools and crisps up.