Chunky nutty granola

Chunky nutty granola

The Menopause Kitchen®
Start your day with this delicious chunky homemade granola packed with oats, nuts and seeds. Serve with fresh berries and milk of your choice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp mild extra virgin olive oil or flavourless coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp smooth almond butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 medium ripe banana
  • 250 g gluten-free jumbo oats
  • 50 g pecans
  • 40 g pumpkins seeds
  • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut unsweetened, unsulphured
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

To serve

  • Almond milk (unsweetened, no added ingredients) (I use PLENISH)
  • Blueberries
  • Coconut yoghurt of full fat Greek yoghurt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C (280°F). Line a large baking tray with plastic-free baking parchment.
  • Place the oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, coconut, chia seeds and cinnamon in a large bowl and mix to combine.
  • Place the olive oil, almond butter, honey and banana in a food processor and process until smooth. Add to the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
  • Spread evenly on the prepared tray and bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven, break up into large chunks, then return to the oven for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight glass container.
  • Serve in bowls topped with almond milk, fresh blueberries and a dollop of coconut yogurt or full fat Greek yogurt to serve.

Notes

Granola will keep in an airtight glass container for up to two weeks.
Keyword Granola, quick and easy

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