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Ingredients570g (2 1/2 cups) porridge oats113g (1/2 cup) flaked almonds (optional) 113g (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut or dried coconut slices 57g (1/4 cup) maple syrup 3 tbsp light brown sugar 3 tbsp melted butter 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 57g (1/4 cup) raisins 57g (1/4 cup) dried sweetened cranberries or other favourite dried fruit |
Handy HintThe granola can be eaten on its own or with milk for breakfast, sprinkled over yogurt or ice-cream, and of course left out on a dish for Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve (that's what we did and called it Reindeer Food). The almonds can be left out for those with a nut allergy or you can use chopped pecans, cashews, or other nuts. The same goes for the cranberries, you can substitute any other dried fruit. |
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Method1. Pre-heat the oven to 150C/Gas Mark 2.2. Combine all the ingredients except the dried fruit in a large bowl, mix thoroughly and place in a single layer on a non-stick or greased baking tray. 3. Place in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown. You will need to stir the granola mixture every 5 minutes. 4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, then add the raisins and dried cranberries. 5. Store in an airtight container and it will last a week or two. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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