Seedy Granola

Jessy Davis
Jun 27
2 min read

This recipe is quite versatile, allowing for modifications based on available ingredients or individual taste preferences for flavor and texture. Serve as is with your chosen milk, or garnish with fresh fruit and yogurt.

Makes about 800g (3 1⁄4lb)
Prep 25 mins
Cook 40 mins

Nutritional info per 40g portion

Fibre 3.3g
Protein 5.3g
Plant Points 15.25

Ingredients:

175g (6 1⁄2oz) jumbo oats
175g (6 1⁄2oz) barley, spelt, or rye flakes (or simply use more jumbo oats)
150g (5 1⁄2oz) nuts, roughly chopped (I use a mix of almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, and walnuts)
150g (5 1⁄2oz) seeds (I use a mix of pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, and flaxseeds)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom (or a mix) (optional)
50g (5 tbsp/1 3⁄4oz) coconut oil
100g (1⁄3 cup/3 1⁄2oz) maple syrup
4 tbsp almond or peanut butter (optional)
75g (2 3⁄4oz) organic* dried fruit, roughly chopped (I use a mix of dried apricots, figs, dates, cranberries, and sour cherries)
Sea salt

*Select organic dried fruit to ensure it doesn’t contain additives like sulphur dioxide.

Method:

Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/325°F and line your largest baking sheet with baking paper.
Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan over a low heat (or melt in the microwave for 30 seconds). Stir in the maple syrup, nut butter (if using), and a pinch of salt, then mix until fully combined. Pour over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is nicely coated.
Spread out in an even layer on the baking sheet and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden, stirring and tossing occasionally so that it cooks evenly.
Leave to cool on the tray, then stir in the dried fruit.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Note: You can cook this using your air fryer too! Heat the air fryer to 160°C/325°F and air fry for 10–12 minutes, tossing occasionally. You may need to air fry the granola in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer, for ultimate crispness. It will crisp up further as it cools.