Maple granola

You can’t beat homemade yummies & this is no exception! A healthy alternative to your morning cereal, this vegan granola is the perfect way to jumpstart your morning.

Ingredients:

• 2 – 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 3/4 cups chopped pecans
• 3/4 cups chopped almonds
• 3/4 cup chopped cashews
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup melted coconut oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 145°C
2. Mix oats, nuts, coconut flakes, cinnamon, flour and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Mix together coconut oil, vanilla essence and maple syrup until smooth.
4. Pour the coconut oil mixture over the nut mixture and lie flat on a baking tray.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes stirring once.
6. Cool completely.

TIP:

Serve over coconut yogurt and top with your favourite fruit.

Add goji berries, diced apricot or cranberries for a little extra sweetness.