Chai Spice Granola
Isn't this a weird time! Even though we technically have access to supermarkets during the lockdown, there's a real hesitance to go for more than the absolute bare necessities.
It's the most awesome time to start making things from scratch, and the easiest place to start is homemade granola! This delicious chai spiced granola is easy, crunchy and deliciously spiced to satisfy any breakfast snob.
It's super adaptable and you can use any nuts you currently have in your pantry and any added extras like chopped apricots, cranberries or coconut flakes. It's only lightly sweetened to keep the sugar level down, and makes about 6 cups of granola, so it should last you a while, even if you get obsessed and have it on repeat for a week!
Serve 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup with your favourite yoghurt and some diced fruit for a satisfying breakfast that will keep you full till lunch whilst you are either working from home or playing referee with the kids (or in my case BOTH!)
It's the most awesome time to start making things from scratch, and the easiest place to start is homemade granola!
Ingredients:
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup nuts, roughly chopped (I used brazil and walnuts)
1/4 cup sunflowers
1/4 cup pumkin seeds
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground mixed spice
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
4 Tbsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp nut butter (I used almond butter)
2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup sultanas
Directions:
Heat oven to 160 degrees.
On to a non stick oven tray (or lined tray), place oats, nuts and seeds.
Sprinkle spices over oats and nuts and then stir well.
In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, nut butter and melted coconut oil. Pour mixture over the oats and stir well to ensure granola is equally coated.
Place in the oven for 15 minutes, then remove and turn granola. Return to the oven for a further 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and stir through sultanas. Leave to cool then transfer into a large glass jar
