Gourmet Granola

Not only is it super easy, it’s also a great way to save money and experiment with different flavours.

Ingredients

-1 servings+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   Put the raisins into a small bowl and cover with hot water from the kettle. Leave to one side to soak while you carry out the next steps (soaking helps prevent them burning in the oven).

   
2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 180°C fan / 400°F and line a large baking tray with baking paper.

   
3. 3

   Put the pecans into a large mixing bowl with the buckwheat, oats, coconut flakes and pumpkin seeds.

   
4. 4

   Combine the tahini, coconut oil and maple syrup in a pan over a medium heat until melted, then pour over the buckwheat mixture and stir until fully combined.

   
5. 5

   Transfer the granola to the baking tray and spread it out evenly. Bake in the oven for 20–30 minutes, or until the granola is golden and crunchy. It’s important you don’t over-bake the granola because it will become bitter and very hard. Also make sure you remove the tray from the oven after 10 minutes and give everything a mix to ensure the granola bakes evenly.

   
6. 6

   Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Then pour into an airtight container. The granola should keep for a few months, but it’ll taste better the sooner it’s eaten.