Sugar Free Granola
Author: Julie Perks Registered Dietitian
- 200ml boiling water
- 100g dates (pitted)
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 500g whole rolled oats
- 1 TBSP cinnamon
- 100ml coconut oil, melted
- 200g mixed Nuts
- 100g mixed Seeds (flax, linseed sunflower, hemp, chia)
- 50g gogi berries
- 50g dried cranberries/raisons
- In a small bowl mix the dates with the boiling water and leave to stand until softened then drain.
- Add the bananas and softened dates into a food processor and puree until smooth.
- Place the oats, cinnamon and coconut oil in a large mixing bowl and mix with the date and banana paste till oats are well coated.
- Place the oat mixture into the oven at 140 degrees C for 15 minutes.
- Then remove and mix further, scraping the sides down to ensure even toasting then place back into the oven for further baking for 15 minutes again.
- Remove from the oven then allow to cool before adding the nuts, seeds, berries and/or raisons.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy with yoghurt or milk for a tasty breakfast. Option – add fruit where needed.
Recipe by Julie The Dietitian at https://www.juliethedietitian.com/sugar-free-granola/
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