Granola is one of those food that you can simply make at your home. I mean store-bought granola is usually over-priced and super sugary. Making it yourself gives you 100% control. You can taste and adjust the amount of sugar as well as the type of sweetener used.
Speaking of sweetener, I am using gula melaka syrup aka coconut palm syrup. You can use maple syrup. As for the nuts, I am using whatever I have on my hands, which are hazelnuts and pistachio. You can of cos switch them out. Almonds, macadamia, pecans or walnuts are pretty decent replacements.
I also added dried currants. You can use raisins, dried apricots or even a combination of dried fruits. The possibilities are endless. And when I said you have 100% control, I mean it. No excuse for you not to make your own granola. On a side note, your kitchen will be permeated by the wonderful aroma during the baking process.
Ingredients:
(Serve 1)
Hexa Breakfast Oat Mix, 160g or A Combination of Rolled Oats, Desiccated Coconut, Flaxseeds, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds and Chia Seeds.
Desiccated Coconut, 30g
Hazelnuts or Any Nuts Coarsely Chopped, 50g
Pistachio or Any Nuts Coarsely Chopped, 50g
Chia Seeds, 15g
Coconut Oil, 100g
Gula Melaka Syrup Homemade, 50g
Hawaij (Sweet) Homemade, 1 TSP
Sea Salt, Pinch
Dried Currants or Any Dried Fruits, 85g
Equipment:
Sauce Pot
Oven
Directions:
Please visit my "How To Make Hawaij" page for the recipe.
Please visit my "How To Make Gula Melaka Syrup" page for the recipe.
Preheat the oven to 135 degree celsius or 275 fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, add Hexa Breakfast Oat Mix, coconut, nuts and chia seeds.
Mix until well combined.
In a sauce pot, add coconut oil, maple syrup, hawaij and salt.
Stir to combine well.
Turn the heat up to medium.
Fold in the oat mixture, 1/2 portion at a time.
Fold until fully combined, making sure the oat mixture is coated well.
Transfer onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spreading out evenly.
Wack into the oven and bake for 45 mins or until lightly browned.
*You can smell the amazing aroma.*
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the dried fruits over the top.
Mix until well combined.
Set aside to cool down completely.
Store in a sterilized jar.
It can be kept for up to 7 days.
Serve it with some milk.
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