Golden Granola

For all the granola lovers, here’s my favourite mix: rolled oats, almonds, cashews, mixed seeds, almond butter, date syrup, coconut oil, sea salt, cinnamon and dates. But feel free to explore the tips section for alternative ingredients to create your own special blend.

I’ve tried many different (healthy) granola brands across Europe and Africa, and I’ve realized that making it yourself isn’t just quick and easy (and cheaper 😉) - it’s absolutely delicious! Just like with my porridge bowls, I love mixing ingredients based on what I have on hand.

I enjoy granola with porridge, yoghurt, or milk - or simply as a snack! (it never lasts long!) It’s also a sweet present to give to friends - pack it in a transparent jar with a sweet note for a personal touch.

What’s your favourite granola mix? Share it in the comments, I’m curious!

Serves 16 (assuming a standard serving size of 50g)

Preparation 10 Minutes

Cooking 20-25 minutes

• Ingredients

  • 300 g oats

  • 200 g mixed raw nuts (eg. almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans - roughly chopped)

  • 100 g mixed seeds (eg. sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, flaxseeds)

  • 50 g coconut flakes

  • 40 ml coconut oil

  • 30 g (2 tbsp) nut butter

  • 60 ml (4 tbsp) date syrup

  • 1-2 tsp cinnamon

  • Pinch of sea salt

  Check alternatives in the tips section.

• Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, and seeds. Set aside.

  3. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil, nut butter, and date syrup (or maple syrup). Add salt and cinnamon, stirring until smooth.

  4. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well until evenly coated.

  5. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking tray and bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning!

  6. Remove the tray from the oven, add the coconut flakes, stir well, and bake for another 3–5 minutes, until the coconut turns golden.

  7. Let the granola cool for at least 10 minutes, then mix in the dried fruit. My favourites are dates and cranberries!

  8. Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

• Tips

  Alternatives for:

  Oats: Quinoa flakes, Buckwheat flakes, Puffed rice

  Nuts: Hazelnuts, Macadamia, Pistachios, Peanuts

  Seeds: Chia, Hemp seeds

  Coconut oil: Olive Oil

  Nut butter: Tahini, Peanut butter, Macadamia butter, Cashew butter

  Date syrup: Maple syrup, Honey, Agave syrup

  Cinnamon: Pumpkin spice, Cardamom, Vanilla extract