ZESTY ORANGE GRANOLA FOR ANYTIME

WHAT YOU NEED:

1.5kg of various nuts such as almonds, cashews, brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, macadamias, hazlenuts – mix and match

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon ginger

1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup pumpkin seeds

1 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup rolled oats or buckwheat groats

2 Tablespoons coconut oil

2 Tablespoons rice malt syrup

Zest of 1 orange

To add after cooking (optional)

¼ cup chia seeds

¼ cup goji or inca berries

¼ cup ground fresh flaxseed meal

WHAT YOU DO:

Turn on oven to 160 C
Line a large baking tray (or 2 smaller ones) with baking paper
Melt coconut oil with rice malt syrup in the microwave or on stove
Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl and pour over melted oil and syrup
Pour onto baking tray(s) and spread out evenly
Bake for about 30-40 minutes, tossing nuts around once. When they are nicely browned and aromatic remove from oven to let cool and harden.
Once cool, add in optional extras

Store in a large container for 3-4 weeks

If you're wondering how you can get more Omega 3 fats into your diet, try eating fatty fish like wild caught salmon, sardines or herring 2-3 times a week, flaxseeds and walnuts. Check out my references for more in depth information. Please ensure to check in with your health carer before making dietary changes if you have any medical conditions.