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Really Healthy Oats Granola

Yields1 Serving

 3 cups Really Healthy Sprouted Oats
 1 cup sprouted quinoa
 1/2 cup -each of almonds, pecans coarsely chopped
 1/3 cup each cranberries, raisins, coarsely chopped
 2 tbsps finely diced crystallised ginger (with no sugar)
 2 tbsps flax seeds
 1 tbsp orange zest
 3 tbsps grass fed butter
 2 Tbsp - coconut oil, raw honey, pomegranate molasses
 1 tsp vanilla extract
 1 pinch salt (if using unsalted butter)
1

Approx 8-10 hours ahead - Thoroughly rinse quinoa and set to soak for 20-30mins (can be left overnight). Drain water and spread the seeds on a clean kitchen towel. Cover and keep away from direct sun light for upto 8 hrs. When you see tiny sprouts they are ready to use, you can begin checking after 4-5 hrs. If you don't see any sprouts after 8 hrs then rinse, drain and repeat the process of spreading them out for another 8 hours.

2

When ready to make granola, Pre-heat oven to 325F/160C.

3

In a large bowl over a pain of simmering water combine butter & oil. Add raw honey, pomegranate molasses, vanilla extract to melted butter and whisk together. Remove from the heat.

4

Add the dry ingredients (excluding dry fruits and orange zest) and mix together coating them with the wet mixture.

5

Spread the mix evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment and place in the center rack of the oven. Bake for 30-40 mins, flipping it every 10mins. Once you begin smelling the toasted nuts and oats check to see if they've turned a light brownish hue.

6

Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chopped dried fruits, finely grated orange zest and combine. The oats may not be crunchy right out of the oven, let them cool a bit to dry out and get deliciously crunchy.

7

Store in an clean and dry air tight container on the counter for upto 2 weeks or move to the refrigerator for longer shelf life.