Crunchy Homemade Granola

Ingredients

• 4 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almonds (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, canola oil or melted butter
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large egg (whites only)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 170°C (160°C fan).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds and chia seeds.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, gently melt the coconut oil and honey together. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger and vanilla essence.

4. 4

   Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well coated.

5. 5

   If using egg whites, lightly whisk them until frothy and fold through the mixture.

6. 6

   Spread onto a baking sheet and press down firmly with the back of a measuring cup or spoon.

7. 7

   Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely without touching it. This is when the crunch develops.

9. 9

   Once cool, break into clusters and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.