Mixed grain granola
4
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 18 • Difficulty: Easy
This homemade granola made with ancient grains and hint of maple syrup will beat store bought granola any day.
Ingredients
Rolled barley flakes
130 g, (1 cup)
Rolled oats, dry
1 cup(s), (90g)
Quinoa flakes
80 g, (1 cup)
Pecans
⅓ cup(s), (40g) chopped
Pepitas
¼ cup(s), (50g)
Sunflower seeds
¼ cup(s), (35g)
Sesame seeds
2 tbs
Maple syrup
2 tbs
Olive oil
2 tbs, light
Vanilla bean extract
1 tsp
Shredded or desiccated coconut
⅓ cup(s), (25g) or shredded coconut
Chia seeds
50 g, (1/4 cup)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan-forced. Combine barley, oats, quinoa, pecans, pepitas, sunflower and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Whisk maple syrup, oil and vanilla in a jug until combined. Pour syrup mixture over barley mixture and toss to coat.
2
Spread mixture over a large baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring well every 5 minutes. Add coconut for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
3
Remove granola from oven and stir in chia. Set aside to cool completely. Serve granola in ¼ cup portions.
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