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Suzette’s Granola


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  • Author: Nicole Criss
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A flavorful South African granola that brings the taste of Cape Town to your breakfast table, perfect with yogurt and fresh fruit.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 5 cups (400 grams) oatmeal
  • 1 cup (125 grams) wheatgerm
  • 1 cup (125 grams) sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup (150 grams) flaked almonds
  • 1 cup (150 grams) pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) honey
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the oatmeal, wheatgerm, sunflower seeds, flaked almonds, pumpkin seeds, and brown sugar.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat the honey, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and salt over low heat, stirring until well combined.
  4. Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.

Notes

Store the granola in an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to two weeks. You can substitute the nuts and seeds with your favorites. Serve with yogurt and fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: South African

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 0