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Maple Cinnamon Crunchy Granola (gf)

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This is so easy to make (don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients – all should be part of a well stocked pantry). It is pumped full of good fats, protein and is gluten free. Can make a big batch and then store in an airtight jar for a couple of months. A great go-to meal or snack!

 

Ingredients

1 cup almonds

1 cup pecans (can also use cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias etc)

1 cup sunflower

1 cup pepitas

1/2 cup linseeds

1/2 cup buckwheat (you can also add some quinoa flakes & oats)

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup sesame seeds

1/2 cup chia seeds

3 tsp cinnamon

3 tbs maple syrup

3 tbs coconut oil

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (optional – if omitted add some extra maple syrup & coconut oil)

1/4 cup squeezed orange juice (optional – if omitted add some extra maple syrup & coconut oil)

 

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees C.
  2. Place almonds and pecans in a food processor or chop up on a chopping board so there is a mix of smaller and larger chunks.
  3. Mix together nuts, seeds, cinnamon and coconut in a large bowl and set aside.
  4. In a small saucepan mix orange juice, maple syrup, coconut oil and applesauce until everything has melted together and is well combined.
  5. Pour liquid ingredients over dry seeds and nuts.
  6. Spread granola evenly into a deep baking tray lined with baking paper.
  7. Bake for 30-40 mins or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.

Notes

You can add 1/2 cup LSA after cooking. You don’t want to add it beforehand as it can go rancid due to the heat.

 

Serving Suggestions:

  • Enjoy a bowl with your choice of milk, fresh berries & banana and a dollop of natural yoghurt.
  • Add to a smoothie for some added protein and crunch.
  • Enjoy straight up as a crunchy snack.
  • Mix with some raw muesli to add some variety.
  • Sprinkle on some warming porridge to add some extra flavour and crunch.

 

 

 

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Homemade Hazelnut Spread (a.k.a. Nutella)

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This is so super simple and quite simply soooo delicious you will eat the whole batch!

 

Ingredients:

1 cups of hazelnuts

1-2 tablespoons of raw cacao powder (or 2-3 tbs regular cocoa)

1/4 cup of maple syrup (we tend to use a little less)

1/4  cup of water (this can vary depending on consistency you are after)

 

Method:

  1. Bake the hazelnuts at 160-170C for approx 15 minutes. Keep an eye on them and make sure you don’t burn them. Once shell starts flaking off they are ready. Remove from oven and allow them to cool completely.
  2. Place cooled hazelnuts in a food processor (we use a thermomix) and blend until a fine powder.
  3. Add the cacao and blend again until well combined.
  4. Add the maple syrup and blend again.
  5. Gradually add the water until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Store in a steralised jar or don’t bother sterilising if you are going to eat the whole batch within a week – which we do!! We store in the fridge, too.

 

Serving suggestions:

  • Spread on our Life Changing Bread (we substitute the almonds with hazelnuts for this)
  • Spread on your choice of toast with slices of banana
  • Spread on pikelets
  • Eat straight off the spoon!
  • Add to a banana smoothie for an afternoon snack