Maple Granola
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Maple Granola
Description
This maple granola combines a mixture of medium porridge oats, pepitas, sunflower seeds, walnuts, cinnamon, and fleur de sel, bound by neutral oil and maple syrup to coat evenly. The blend is spread on a baking tray lined with parchment and baked at moderate heat. Almonds are added halfway through to toast separately, enhancing crunch and flavor.
After cooling, dried cranberries are folded in to bring a chewy, sweet element contrasting the crisp textures. The granola can be served over milk or yogurt or enjoyed alone as a snack.
Practical tips include ensuring gluten-free oats if following that dietary restriction. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness, best consumed within 10 days. Accurate measurement using kitchen scales is encouraged for consistent results.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10.5oz/2 cups) porridge oats medium
- 50 g (2oz/1/3 cup) Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 50 g (2oz/1/3 cup) sunflower seeds (or a mixture with flax, sesame)
- 100 g (3.5oz/¾ cup) walnuts (broken)
- pinch salt fleur de sel
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 45 g (3 tbsp) neutral oil canola/rapeseed or sunflower oil
- 75 g (5 tbsp) maple syrup organic
- 1 tablespoon almonds flaked or slivered
- 100 g (3.5oz/¾ cup) dried cranberries (or dried blueberries/golden sultana raisins)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C/150°C fan/350°F/Gas 3.
- Measure all the ingredients (except the almonds and dried fruits) in a large bowl and stir to mix them all well together.
- Cover a baking tray with baking paper (or use a silicone mat) and spread out the oat mixture evenly.
- Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, turn over the mixture and sprinkle on the slivered almonds. Bake for a further 10-15 minutes, depending on how toasted you like your granola.Leave to cool then add the dried fruits.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if you need to maintain a gluten-free diet.
- Store cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature; consume within 10 days for best freshness.
- Enjoy granola with milk, yogurt, fresh berries, dried apricots, or rhubarb compote for variety.
- Use precise measurements with digital kitchen scales for consistent results.
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Overall Rating
5
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