Almond & fig granola
Almond & fig granola. Photography: Irini Savva
Whole almonds, dried figs and a hint of sweet vanilla balance out the flavours in this easy and healthy granola recipe. You can swap out nuts, seeds and dried fruit for any other variety you prefer. Serve with Greek yoghurt or milk / milk alternative, fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
ALMOND & FIG GRANOLA
Makes 5 cups
Ingredients
2 cups porridge oats
2 cups almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup black chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 - 8 dates, pitted and roughly chopped
1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil
5ml vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/350 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place almonds in a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. Add them to the baking sheet together with the remaining dry ingredients and mix well.
Heat the coconut oil and vanilla until warm and just melted (not hot) and mix well into the granola mixture.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden, stirring the granola halfway during cooking time to prevent burning.
Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
