Christmas Spiced Granola Recipe

RECIPE

CHRISTMAS SPICED GRANOLA

Serves: 16

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes 

INGREDIENTS

1 orange

750g porridge oats

100g mixed dried fruit

50g dried cranberries

100g mixed seeds (such as sunflower and pumpkin seeds)

50g whole almonds

30g flaked almonds

150ml maple syrup

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/Gas Mark 3.
2. Zest the orange and place the zest into a large mixing bowl with all the remaining ingredients.
3. Stir until the ingredients are fully combined then spread in an even layer onto a large baking tray.
4. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes ensuring to stir the mixture every 10 minutes.
5. Store in an airtight container and serve the granola with yoghurt and fruit.

CHEF'S TIP

Why not place the granola into a jar and give as a tasty Christmas gift?