Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola
Many commercial granolas contain excessive amounts of added sugars, often listed among the first ingredients. Some brands may even have sugar content comparable to that of candy bars. Additionally, these granolas may include unhealthy oils and preservatives to enhance shelf life and flavour, which can reduce their overall health benefits.
Customisation for Dietary Needs:
Homemade granola allows you to tailor the ingredients to meet specific dietary requirements, such as gluten-free, nut-free, or vegan, depending on your needs or those of your family and friends.
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Serves: 10, Preparation time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp soft coconut oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 135 g organic gluten-free oats
- 1 heaped tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 heaped tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 190 g roughly chopped pecans
- 65 g roughly chopped walnuts
- 75 g pumpkin seeds
- Pinch of Himalayan or sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C conventional or 140°C fan.
- Line a shallow oven tray with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds & spices.
- Gently warm coconut oil over low heat.
- Pour oil and maple syrup over the mix and stir well.
- Spread evenly onto the tray.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally.
- Let cool completely before storing or serving.
