Choc Chia Granola

MAKES 8 SERVES

INGREDIENTS:

For The Granola:

3/4 Cup Almonds (chopped roughly)

1/4 Cup Pumpkin Seeds

1/2 Cup Cashews (chopped roughly)

1/2 Cup Pecans (chopped roughly)

6 TBLS Coconut Oil

3 TBLS of Rice Malt Syrup

1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree

2 Cups Rolled Oats

2 Cups Shredded Coconut

1 TBLS Cacao

1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon (ground)

2 TBLS Chia Seeds

To Serve:

*1 Dollop of Greek or Coconut Yoghurt

*Sliced Banana

* Splash of Plant Milk

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 140°C.

2. In a Large mixing bowl, combine the nuts, seeds, oats, coconut and cacao, mix until well combined.

3. In a saucepan, bring the coconut oil, pumpkin puree and rice malt syrup to a gentle boil.

4. Remove from heat, and pour over dry ingredient mix. Mix until thoroughly combined.

5. Spread an even layer of the mixture on a lined baking tray and cook for 20 minutes or until lovely and golden in colour. (Give granola a bit of a mix

6. Remove from oven and allow for granola to cool completely at room temperature before crumbling up and storing in an airtight jar or container.

7. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt and sliced banana or a splash of milk.

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