Dairy and Cane Sugar Free Granola
Who would have thought something as delicious and impressive as Maple Toasted Muesli would be so easy to make? This versatile granola recipe is as simple as giving some oats, nuts and seeds a massage with coconut oil and maple syrup (Ooh! How indulgent!), baking low and slow, then adding dried fruit.
You will see that I have left the choice of nuts and seeds, as well as the dried fruits, up to you. Personally I used almonds, pepitas and sunflower seed, while you would be fine to change up the nuts (macadamias are excellent!), I would recommend avoiding smaller seeds during the toasting process, in fact, if I were to use chia or hemp seeds, I would add them at the end with the fruit. The same goes if you are adding coconut, it would most likely toast before everything else.
As for fruit, I chose a combination of figs, sulphur-free apricots, cranberries and raisins - I like this colour combination, but use your favorites. I cut my fruit "chunky" - to me it looks more indulgent.
If you don't have maple syrup, honey works well also (use 200g), and if you don't like coconut oil, may I suggest macadamia oil
How to serve toasted muesli
If there is some left after you snacked a freshly baked batch straight off the baking tray, then it is delicious serve with thick Greek style yoghurt (or coconut yoghurt)and fresh fruit or compote for breakfast. You can, of course, layer it in screw top jars for something that both looks appealing and can be a healthier dessert option, attractive brunch option, or made ahead for breakfast on the go.
How to store toasted muesli
Moisture is the enemy of all things dry and toasty, so too is it for granola. I store mine in a jar in the fridge, and use it within a couple of week. This way it stays nice and crisp. I do know of other people who store it in the freezer.
Preheat oven to 160 degrees celcius. Line to baking trays with baking paper.
In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts and seeds and cinnamon
Add the wet ingredients and mix to coat all the ingredients thoroughly. Loosely flatten the mixture across the two baking trays.
Bake for approximately 45 min or until golden and crisp, rotating trays and lightly stirring halfway through.
Remove from oven, add dried fruit and allow to cool before packing away.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 160 degrees celcius. Line to baking trays with baking paper.
In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts and seeds and cinnamon
Add the wet ingredients and mix to coat all the ingredients thoroughly. Loosely flatten the mixture across the two baking trays.
Bake for approximately 45 min or until golden and crisp, rotating trays and lightly stirring halfway through.
Remove from oven, add dried fruit and allow to cool before packing away.
