Granola

I have to admit that I miss granola with fruit and yoghurt but soyghurt just isn't a good replacement. Last weekend I found almondghurt and coconutghurt and decided to give them a try. It was timely as I had found a yummy looking recipe for homemade granola.

While the two new 'ghurts' aren't awesome, they are certainly good enough when mixed with this granola and some fresh fruit. I may start to get strawberries soon and this will be delicious.

Easy Granola (adapted from everyonelikessandwiches.com)

4 cups oats
1 cup smashed almonds (or hazelnuts or other nuts you like)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup cranberries or dried cherries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix the oats, almonds, coconut and salt in a large bowl.
Pour in the melted coconut oil and maple syrup.
Mix well with a wooden spoon.
Spread evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake 10 minutes, stir, bake 10 minutes, stir, bake 10 more minutes.
Take out the granola, leave in the pan and mix in the dried fruit. Let cool.

The original recipe calls for mixing in 4tbsp cocoa powder with the dry ingredients. I don't crave chocolate in the morning so I made it without and it was yummy like that. If you try it with cocoa let me know what it's like!


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