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Crunchy Homemade Granola

CRUNCHY HOMEMADE GRANOLA

This granola might become a staple in your kitchen as it is for my family. It's a simple way to celebrate life and an easy way to brighten your morning routine, the healthy way.
Category Breakfast
Cuisine Gluten free, Vegan
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 25 minutes
Total time 40 minutes
Servings 1 large bowl

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups oats - (gluten free)
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 Tbsp amaranth - (or some quinoa if you don't have amaranth or just skip)
  • 1 ½ cups nuts - (Almond, Cashew, Walnuts, Hazelnut or whatever you have handy)
  • 8-10 dates soaked in warm water for 5 minutes - (Medjool dates or any other natural and soft dates)
  • 1-2 tbsp water (if you don't soak the dates)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp maple Syrup - (optional)
  • 1 pinch of Himalayan salt or gomasio

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat your oven 175 C (fan).
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and Amaranth.
  • Chop the nuts with a knife or pulse them in a food processor for 20 seconds (not too small if you like it crunchy and nutty). Add them in the large bowl with oats and seeds. Set aside.
  • If the dates are very dry or hard, soak them first for 10 to 15 minutes in hot water. Then remove the water and add the moist dates (pitted), with the cinnamon, vanilla, salt and the optional syrup in a food processor (or a small blender) and pulse until smooth liquid. If you have the impression that it is still too hard add some water (1-2 tbsp at a time) and mix again. It should be kind of smooth (but not runny) and with few pieces (it will be tastier).
  • With a wooden spoon, mix well the date paste with the dry ingredients until it is totally combined. It might take a little while (and a bit of muscles) to fully mix both together.
  • Spread evenly your granola on a lined baking tray. Put it in the oven for approximately 20-30 min by 175°C or until toasty brown. Give it a stir every 10 minutes and check how brown it is to make sure it is not burning.
  • Switch off the oven and open the door to let it cool down in the oven, for an extra crunch.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 weeks.