This easy homemade granola recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and dried fruit- no added sugar. A healthy, crunchy breakfast or snack with oats.
Preheat the oven to 170°C/350°F (150°C fan/Gas 3).
Measure all the ingredients (except the almonds and dried fruits) in a large bowl and stir to mix them all well together.
Cover a baking tray with baking paper (or use a silicone mat) and spread out the oat mixture evenly.
Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, turn over the mixture and bake for a further 10-15 minutes, depending on how toasted you like your granola.Turn over the mixture again, leave to cool, then add the dried fruits.
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Oats: If following a strict gluten free diet, ensure the oats are 100% gluten free.To Store: Once cool, pour into a sealed airtight container or a cookie jar to keep your granola crispy. Store at room temperature and enjoy within 10 days.To Serve: with the milk of your choice or yogurt and fresh berries or dried apricots. Also delicious with homemade rhubarb compote.Oils: For the healthiest granola, choose oils that support gentle roasting and bring nutritional value. The top picks? Olive oil and hazelnut oil - both heat-tolerant and full of flavour. Coconut oil is fine now and then, but it's higher in saturated fat, so best used occasionally. While canola oil is healthiest, it's not best for baking, as it’s healthier raw (ideal for salads).