Granola is popping up everywhere - cafes, gourmet foodstores, artisan bakeries ...what next? Essentially it's just a glorified version of rolled oats slathered in sweetness.
I'm not frugal by nature but I can't justify going for breakfast and paying upwards of $6 for a bowl of fruit, nuts and oats. Sure, it's delicious, but it's not worth the price tag when you can make it at home for a fraction of the price.
I work full time hours and am often stuck at work in the mornings with no idea what to have for breakfast. Not being a big fan of toast, and maximising my sleep-in time in the mornings eliminating any sort of eat-at-home breakfast schedule, a container stash of homemade granola at work is a delightful breakfast option when the sub-par office building cafes can offer nothing even remotely comparable.
five star granola on a one star budget
250g rolled oats
1 handful almonds, chopped
1 handful sultanas
1 handful sunflower seeds, chopped
1/2 handful hazelnuts, chopped
1 handful dried apricots, chopped
1/2 handful sesame seeds
4tbsp honey
2tsp cinnamon
1tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined and slightly binding together. If required, add more honey to bring ingredients together.
Spread on an oven tray and bake for 30 minutes of until golden, stirring occasionally so as the mixture does not stick together too much.
Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes before breaking up into pieces. cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Serve with fresh fruit and unsweetened natural yoghurt for a delicious breakfast alternative to hum-drum toast.
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