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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXwwyQ7uI5EMz8RtjkXOqITqra1F71-8_SaJnK-Q2Q4QF7_ZdY9zZPVmv9WJg7z5_rGMwswzSl3sp0oXHaGDr4L1R1duaHmHgjTWgQ2Y5KGcxdtWoLF63g2WBCNVml2KUXPt-PxvhLBQq-cn_EvFIQxtVEVM-eKM2Mvcd6byiyszQrJC5qFok2kUW0\/s5184\/Best%20cover%20granola.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXwwyQ7uI5EMz8RtjkXOqITqra1F71-8_SaJnK-Q2Q4QF7_ZdY9zZPVmv9WJg7z5_rGMwswzSl3sp0oXHaGDr4L1R1duaHmHgjTWgQ2Y5KGcxdtWoLF63g2WBCNVml2KUXPt-PxvhLBQq-cn_EvFIQxtVEVM-eKM2Mvcd6byiyszQrJC5qFok2kUW0\/w640-h480\/Best%20cover%20granola.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI have always loved making my own granola. My next door neighbor Mabel shared with me her recipe for homemade granola back in the 1980's and I started making it then. It was something my family always loved.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIts a highly nutritious cereal and if you can make your own from scratch it is a bazillion times more tastier than anything you can buy in the shops. You get to control the sugars yourself and you get to choose more natural types of sugars than the manufacturers use.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola is a recipe I small-batched that I found on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/food52.com\/recipes\/15831-nekisia-davis-olive-oil-maple-granola\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFood52\u003C\/a\u003E site, attributed to Nekisia David. You can click through to the full sized version if you like. It makes 7 cups.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBr8uwMstGVgYA2K1G2dxTFSKbPzgLuG8FEVZcVSN0djPS9JOVcIUSYHL9M8AKeEkaaZD8nFDkPabFLOZHJPpldW4znK0STfOXkTDL4ZDwUcpMq6_ErdDVUGkTHTBvcaf3fqOW3C6sVLkvkMn6SeAHMCyJKoUtgP1-sbeGJ-yl85LJYs3NCvXj-Wc8\/s5184\/Cover%20granola.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBr8uwMstGVgYA2K1G2dxTFSKbPzgLuG8FEVZcVSN0djPS9JOVcIUSYHL9M8AKeEkaaZD8nFDkPabFLOZHJPpldW4znK0STfOXkTDL4ZDwUcpMq6_ErdDVUGkTHTBvcaf3fqOW3C6sVLkvkMn6SeAHMCyJKoUtgP1-sbeGJ-yl85LJYs3NCvXj-Wc8\/w640-h480\/Cover%20granola.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Food 52 recipe has also been adapted very slightly from Early Bird Foods' best-selling Farmhand's Choice Granola.\u0026nbsp; It has a beautiful flavor and is loaded with plenty of toasted pecans, two kinds of seeds, and coconut chips.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI love the large flake oatmeal. Its pretty much the only oatmeal I keep in the house, although I do also have some pinhead oatmeal, which I love cooked for breakfast.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can always blitz the large flaked oats in a food processor to break it down to make a quicker version of oats if you need that.\u0026nbsp; I find large flake oatmeal fulfils almost all of my oatmeal needs.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhhs4IyQ-llhCLB6JuuqBkvUBZ-jIXAWF3z7B5gI1EJ8ca3o5cMAvmawkG299Z_h9oH_eAKbY7COGoHC_QRG-fxRvAK8aI1RBfBmDoQwrHyXBWyQYCpu8cLuC9EZq5vm9-ZCvtoFAXjQFNFU0XOMZRM4DeSocfJr4mSty9Kp2LIs-PLagMdoziwtKUh\/s5184\/IMG_5007.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhhs4IyQ-llhCLB6JuuqBkvUBZ-jIXAWF3z7B5gI1EJ8ca3o5cMAvmawkG299Z_h9oH_eAKbY7COGoHC_QRG-fxRvAK8aI1RBfBmDoQwrHyXBWyQYCpu8cLuC9EZq5vm9-ZCvtoFAXjQFNFU0XOMZRM4DeSocfJr4mSty9Kp2LIs-PLagMdoziwtKUh\/w640-h480\/IMG_5007.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce I started making my own homemade granola I was never satisfied with store bought granola again. The difference in taste is phenomenal.\u0026nbsp; It just tastes so much fresher and the oats are always so much crunchier.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can also adapt it very easily to your own tastes.\u0026nbsp; You can add what nuts you enjoy, or a mix of nuts.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj55Fop-8rcMDiXwuZZg1yeHViXHAgA7AS23DbRq6CtsdAaTCv4-Qi7TpYTlHds80V1V2lgxBJlb0AQsAYBPg00Ta5fmp912RfSR135a8-CD71fXpJwk-Ou221S7Mk0paXAY11-UPas8NhcadIFdMuFbWfT00qwFwFzAJz8ZHuCTRFF3tzx1jtGAYzU\/s5184\/IMG_5008.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj55Fop-8rcMDiXwuZZg1yeHViXHAgA7AS23DbRq6CtsdAaTCv4-Qi7TpYTlHds80V1V2lgxBJlb0AQsAYBPg00Ta5fmp912RfSR135a8-CD71fXpJwk-Ou221S7Mk0paXAY11-UPas8NhcadIFdMuFbWfT00qwFwFzAJz8ZHuCTRFF3tzx1jtGAYzU\/w640-h480\/IMG_5008.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EGranola is something that makes a nice wholesome snack as well. You can carry a small bag or container of it in your purse and then you always have something nutritious to help to keep the hungries at bay and make those candy bars less attractive!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can of course add dried fruit to the mix once it is baked, and I often do, but I find that the fruit can get really dried out so these days I tend to add it when I go to eat it.\u0026nbsp; Much fresher and softer, but a lovely balance of sweet and tart at the same time.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgGXHsKgqyIz8OevBSFHTvBHQ9BhTBVNjW6zNO8rws2FAhs8QdH71jmZIMxNXWLNQpU1LKPZhZRQecDqMlybnyLk9fEQjt1-IMoJuQuFnbsyl1eueoxhyrBlWtOQZ11sqYanNySKNUPNifTAD5jPh2IKQbO2t0CntrkeYkajIjtma-zS_a1Yz3WC-vq\/s5184\/IMG_5009.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgGXHsKgqyIz8OevBSFHTvBHQ9BhTBVNjW6zNO8rws2FAhs8QdH71jmZIMxNXWLNQpU1LKPZhZRQecDqMlybnyLk9fEQjt1-IMoJuQuFnbsyl1eueoxhyrBlWtOQZ11sqYanNySKNUPNifTAD5jPh2IKQbO2t0CntrkeYkajIjtma-zS_a1Yz3WC-vq\/w640-h480\/IMG_5009.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE OLIVE OIL \u0026amp; MAPLE GRANOLA\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EVery simple store cupboard ingredients. These are really only suggestions. You can use any nut or seed that you wish to use in the same quantities.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/2 cups (156g) old fashioned rolled oats\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (85g) raw pecans, left whole or coarsely chopped\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (80g) hulled raw pumpkin seeds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (70g) hulled raw sunflower seeds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (38g) unsweetened coconut chips\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 TBS (131g) pure maple syrup\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 cup (50g) packed soft light brown sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp kosher salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgshBI0dNCkPTonR4UmcUUqa3ZDDCq-9vdrglD2A-aDKS_nZo99fBirDBN8jaSigW_NluhQG7hgIA2_eYA-IIBF2lWiipwxrdBXsLeRIQ6Tap-5eR1yxUf_8xaA7wcgHSFn8TvfYSpH1TPROC9Nwc4fn4FCKJWpRXwOzCM7sQwsoiu2QsCcwhPDNzKh\/s5184\/IMG_5010.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgshBI0dNCkPTonR4UmcUUqa3ZDDCq-9vdrglD2A-aDKS_nZo99fBirDBN8jaSigW_NluhQG7hgIA2_eYA-IIBF2lWiipwxrdBXsLeRIQ6Tap-5eR1yxUf_8xaA7wcgHSFn8TvfYSpH1TPROC9Nwc4fn4FCKJWpRXwOzCM7sQwsoiu2QsCcwhPDNzKh\/w640-h480\/IMG_5010.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt is important that you use raw and unsalted nuts for this mix.\u0026nbsp; I will often mix two of three different kinds just for variety when I make my granola. Some favorites are pecans (of course), but I am also very fond of macadamia nuts, cashews and walnuts.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDo make sure you use the good old fashioned large flaked oats.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg52dKFpiE8spDujT3NaQh3ADnhvNpZDdO-GHT9DgtYtk0LYM3QIjHt7QOQEwfff23EJc_1fRtNugaRDdZHEOq-XX63chWjnWP1IytMIwCEFUAW7FXpnw8HYS2XmO0gXeh80I6y7WmUVfYGxdhcEV17sDEqWe3wFbaGob6caEev2S_HgXbvkfKqEPIs\/s5184\/IMG_5011.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg52dKFpiE8spDujT3NaQh3ADnhvNpZDdO-GHT9DgtYtk0LYM3QIjHt7QOQEwfff23EJc_1fRtNugaRDdZHEOq-XX63chWjnWP1IytMIwCEFUAW7FXpnw8HYS2XmO0gXeh80I6y7WmUVfYGxdhcEV17sDEqWe3wFbaGob6caEev2S_HgXbvkfKqEPIs\/w640-h480\/IMG_5011.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EUse only pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.\u0026nbsp; That is not real maple syrup but corn syrup with a maple flavoring. They are not the same thing. Maple syrup is a natural ingredient and\u0026nbsp; much better for you.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis is one case where I will recommend extra virgin olive oil. It is a place where the flavor of it does make a difference.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjqGjXJ1XePQEZyA4ThvRVELuB8RzvndppQzrIPv3U3m2FUyI_xniYmiu6kx3Rx0hTdFSET0znyNb2TJmbhtY6UdfeoS5BvhG469AlVhDY2DdVPVXUcZleDMN_w3nMzCAQkKnCQVH5fiAoQ8IkrHrYSGtlSMmhLycNKUXJzUPs_0SsiOVWMmrS6c5X\/s5184\/IMG_5012.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjqGjXJ1XePQEZyA4ThvRVELuB8RzvndppQzrIPv3U3m2FUyI_xniYmiu6kx3Rx0hTdFSET0znyNb2TJmbhtY6UdfeoS5BvhG469AlVhDY2DdVPVXUcZleDMN_w3nMzCAQkKnCQVH5fiAoQ8IkrHrYSGtlSMmhLycNKUXJzUPs_0SsiOVWMmrS6c5X\/w640-h480\/IMG_5012.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe brown sugar I use is an organic one that I buy on Amazon. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/gp\/product\/B00LVNPOZG\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESweet Cane Natural Brown Sugar\u003C\/a\u003E. It is less processed than regular brown sugar.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EDid you know that regular brown sugar is just white sugar with molasses added.\u0026nbsp; The more molasses the darker the sugar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI prefer mine to be a natural brown sugar, not a bleached sugar with molasses added back in. That is just me however, so you go ahead and use whatever brown sugar you want to use.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhvdsjJz3ZKj5v3KM6nW3XE6GJcKXTIMPu6q7cb0jPfL-g-KvoEnr5sBcurphmggYXcQpY-D7Q7M6TaRiC-xLw3O-RheHSmkATvqbuz2zYtkwV5on8Tg43p92c1mnNMewqD_6qBm9oQ1DaCloDutv3UmzfyIEbwm3YIAEw7uV5FtG_k3pUZ2nmvOVKa\/s5184\/IMG_5015.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhvdsjJz3ZKj5v3KM6nW3XE6GJcKXTIMPu6q7cb0jPfL-g-KvoEnr5sBcurphmggYXcQpY-D7Q7M6TaRiC-xLw3O-RheHSmkATvqbuz2zYtkwV5on8Tg43p92c1mnNMewqD_6qBm9oQ1DaCloDutv3UmzfyIEbwm3YIAEw7uV5FtG_k3pUZ2nmvOVKa\/w640-h480\/IMG_5015.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHOW TO MAKE OLIVE OIL \u0026amp; MAPLE GRANOLA\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAs I said this is a small batch.\u0026nbsp; It is very simple to make and you won't believe how much more delicious it is than any prepackaged varieties!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 300*F\/149*C. Have ready a medium sized rimmed baking sheet that you have lined with a piece of baking parchment or a silicone liner.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EMeasure the oats, pecans, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and coconut into a bowl. Stir in the olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar and salt. Mix everything well together\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ESpread out onto the baking sheet in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EBake in the preheated oven, stirring every fifteen minutes, for about 45 minutes in total, or until the granola is evenly toasted and golden brown.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ETaste and add up to 1\/4 tsp of extra salt if you think it needs it. Let cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to one month at room temperature.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZTFvIWjYOUbWWYdx7BAjPArXSalvOfqlNRDT7OBbKq6YXy7QG5--e0Xlc0BAmOcXtc0MCqmE3YINYC7p-m_wbccX4dAog_keQrbOGImH8ORmHN9pTkR9d_wwZDox6hISUjmax_tQXyG7OsN4iBeK7lyOl5Bnhs_W2pCLxZ1fSh-HabfVFMfpva8NQ\/s5184\/IMG_5016.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZTFvIWjYOUbWWYdx7BAjPArXSalvOfqlNRDT7OBbKq6YXy7QG5--e0Xlc0BAmOcXtc0MCqmE3YINYC7p-m_wbccX4dAog_keQrbOGImH8ORmHN9pTkR9d_wwZDox6hISUjmax_tQXyG7OsN4iBeK7lyOl5Bnhs_W2pCLxZ1fSh-HabfVFMfpva8NQ\/w640-h480\/IMG_5016.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETrust me when I say that this is so delicious that you will be making more of it before the month is out.\u0026nbsp; Its fabulous eaten out of hand.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENot too sweet, lovely and nutty and beautifully textured.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFUxiZYiBle60qZKTk28buzTbfNSW8YP5SR2z4JZzycorJdX-rFz9ISifXEEw5tEdFMl3vmCBpGcxf--G0xA-cNGZYOlTkAjDA0E3ebHvXiKD0bsBwXUNkzdZF998pf8RoBtF7La6NkI33C34DcinTcHt_lMajURoPbxGssywlpEdJXm4c1ekuJ7kB\/s5184\/IMG_5017.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFUxiZYiBle60qZKTk28buzTbfNSW8YP5SR2z4JZzycorJdX-rFz9ISifXEEw5tEdFMl3vmCBpGcxf--G0xA-cNGZYOlTkAjDA0E3ebHvXiKD0bsBwXUNkzdZF998pf8RoBtF7La6NkI33C34DcinTcHt_lMajURoPbxGssywlpEdJXm4c1ekuJ7kB\/w640-h480\/IMG_5017.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis is how I usually enjoy my granola. In a small bowl along with a nice dollop of thick unsweetened Greek yogurt and\u0026nbsp; some dried or fresh fruit on the side.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EToday it was a nice big soft and lovely Medjool date.\u0026nbsp; Sometimes, if I have any, I will also squirt a bit of date syrup on top. Oh, how I love date syrup. Its not so easy to find here for some reason.\u0026nbsp; I think I a going to have to figure out how to make my own!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiWJT8CB3xb7w790gRmF0oOnOdF6Y1cs7UOwUIzcV5vpvOd5o2RWTYg5Zx2SKfz4y23uRK_qXnBu2SWujxHaMbcWgHZ8j4Kj1EgOt0cDtwjPO4S7boVWU0sKpfrvKiuupbh0pTt_-uqB3UAJetF0C7u12gmPi8Oxt4NkzVNOSslqiAdhN4MfGqkVzfs\/s5184\/IMG_5019.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiWJT8CB3xb7w790gRmF0oOnOdF6Y1cs7UOwUIzcV5vpvOd5o2RWTYg5Zx2SKfz4y23uRK_qXnBu2SWujxHaMbcWgHZ8j4Kj1EgOt0cDtwjPO4S7boVWU0sKpfrvKiuupbh0pTt_-uqB3UAJetF0C7u12gmPi8Oxt4NkzVNOSslqiAdhN4MfGqkVzfs\/w640-h480\/IMG_5019.JPG\" title=\"Olive Oil \u0026amp; Maple Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAs I said, I simply love granola and I love to make many different kinds depending on my mood. Here is one of the different granolas I have made through the years and also a tasty recipe to use your granola in to make your own granola bars!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2019\/07\/chocolate-cinnamon-granola.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2019\/07\/chocolate-cinnamon-granola.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECHOCOLATE CINNAMON GRANOLA\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E -A filling, fiber filled breakfast alternative that is low in sugars and deliciously high in protein and flavor. This granola is almost half nuts and half oats, with the addition of unsweetened cocoa powder and cinnamon for extra flavor. There is only 1 TBS of maple syrup in the whole recipe.\u0026nbsp; Its a great alternative to the highly processed cereals and ideal for diabetics.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2019\/10\/white-chocolate-and-cranberry-granola.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWHITE CHOCOLATE AND CRANBERRY GRANOLA BARS\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E - Children love these and they are a much healthier option than the ready made granola bars you find in the shops.\u0026nbsp; With less fat and sugar and plenty of fiber and protein, you can feel good about making these for the kids and for yourself!\u0026nbsp; A wonderful healthy alternative to cookies and squares and a great snack\/meal replacement for when you are on the go.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXwwyQ7uI5EMz8RtjkXOqITqra1F71-8_SaJnK-Q2Q4QF7_ZdY9zZPVmv9WJg7z5_rGMwswzSl3sp0oXHaGDr4L1R1duaHmHgjTWgQ2Y5KGcxdtWoLF63g2WBCNVml2KUXPt-PxvhLBQq-cn_EvFIQxtVEVM-eKM2Mvcd6byiyszQrJC5qFok2kUW0\/w640-h480\/Best%20cover%20granola.JPG\",\"name\":\"Olive Oil \u0026 Maple Granola\",\"prepTime\":\"PT10M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT45M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT55M\",\"description\":\"This is a small batch of one of the most delicious granolas I make. You can swap out the nuts and seeds for other types of nuts and seeds as you wish.\",\"yield\":\"Makes 3 1\/2 cups\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Marie Rayner\"},\"recipeIngredient\":[\"1 1\/2 cups (156g) old fashioned rolled oats\",\"3\/4 cup (85g) raw pecans, left whole or coarsely chopped\",\"1\/2 cup (80g) hulled raw pumpkin seeds\",\"1\/2 cup (70g) hulled raw sunflower seeds\",\"1\/2 cup (38g) unsweetened coconut chips\",\"6 TBS (131g) pure maple syrup\",\"1\/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil\",\"1\/4 cup (50g) packed soft light brown sugar\",\"1\/2 tsp kosher salt\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Preheat the oven to 300*F\/149*C. Have ready a medium sized rimmed baking sheet that you have lined with a piece of baking parchment or a silicone liner.\",\"Measure the oats, pecans, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and coconut into a bowl. Stir in the olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar and salt. Mix everything well together\",\"Spread out onto the baking sheet in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.\",\"Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every fifteen minutes, for about 45 minutes in total, or until the granola is evenly toasted and golden brown.\",\"Taste and add up to 1\/4 tsp of extra salt if you think it needs it. 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You can swap out the nuts and seeds for other types of nuts and seeds as you wish.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/2 cups (156g) old fashioned rolled oats\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (85g) raw pecans, left whole or coarsely chopped\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (80g) hulled raw pumpkin seeds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (70g) hulled raw sunflower seeds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (38g) unsweetened coconut chips\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 TBS (131g) pure maple syrup\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 cup (50g) packed soft light brown sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp kosher salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EInstructions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPreheat the oven to 300*F\/149*C. 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My good friend Mable taught me how to make my own granola back in the 1980's.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt's a really delicious way to get your children to eat oatmeal.\u0026nbsp; They might turn up their noses at a bowl of hot oats but pop some granola in front of them and they will be gobbling it up. It also makes a great and nutritious snack with all of the nuts, wholesome grains and dried fruit.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVmKL4q2fKYZMSUpBzDrenVBCmb7zpAtwSH8wGKykpB63JeuLBfMs3z8oABbvd8SDGVhbkbkKAbsCqz4p7AGslkgptmOGDVRDncgFMZ89Mmrr2Quw5OHxSGG0bbhrgMWs81vs29c7jp113iUK--3r8ETNWUx8SVa7GuqEE3_zk8axfJ1NNz-9x2_Ap\/s3669\/Cover%20granola.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Honey Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3454\" data-original-width=\"3669\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVmKL4q2fKYZMSUpBzDrenVBCmb7zpAtwSH8wGKykpB63JeuLBfMs3z8oABbvd8SDGVhbkbkKAbsCqz4p7AGslkgptmOGDVRDncgFMZ89Mmrr2Quw5OHxSGG0bbhrgMWs81vs29c7jp113iUK--3r8ETNWUx8SVa7GuqEE3_zk8axfJ1NNz-9x2_Ap\/w640-h602\/Cover%20granola.JPG\" title=\"Honey Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis is a variation on the original granola that I made with honey all those years ago. I have downsized it to make a much smaller amount.\u0026nbsp; Now that there is only me in the house, I just cannot use up the amount created in my original recipe.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELike with any recipe, this version of granola no longer resembles the original one. I have added to it and adapted it through the years, trying out new things.\u0026nbsp; I like to think that it is even better than the original, but I do admit I am a bit biased.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2Km-gIVFhN3oTjbsSzv3OoQiYiS0sKCQKd2HFlCzgb-N_HtE3ysR6cCGLXHuXo9pjJJ65Hw7fSiToGMu8DazwpsVRsLl6y2_F-vztw2TIDuxPv4P9wSAe_exSCY83XUfNFaFZJV58rqALO6aaoc6ZPiA8S4hqXJr6LTG9DgZwJrtZWY2D-bRTOitu\/s5184\/IMG_2153%20(1).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Honey Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2Km-gIVFhN3oTjbsSzv3OoQiYiS0sKCQKd2HFlCzgb-N_HtE3ysR6cCGLXHuXo9pjJJ65Hw7fSiToGMu8DazwpsVRsLl6y2_F-vztw2TIDuxPv4P9wSAe_exSCY83XUfNFaFZJV58rqALO6aaoc6ZPiA8S4hqXJr6LTG9DgZwJrtZWY2D-bRTOitu\/w640-h480\/IMG_2153%20(1).JPG\" title=\"Honey Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOne thing for sure, it's a lot healthier than most ready-made granolas you will find in the shops. They are almost always loaded with preservatives, sugar and fat.\u0026nbsp; I have to admit as well, they just don't taste good in comparison to a good granola that you have made yourself at home.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAdmittedly, I am a bit biased, but I always think that homemade anything tastes infinitely better than anything you can buy in the shops.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi6KT-RRFrZg5LxPpGkjdjg0WBPhUpn0C50rKGok30du3kqrAAAx2wkHhCpZ1OKdLVAqutzsfx7BZKgyfXBjGmjoW3Y7uFUXQlHLB7sVAHnmYUiVxwzpGCIslGR44Ma3wQiD-lI26_M_KZtvizUuytLKtX7cQ0cDTaUiPZJP7szFsIhD3_j_euxInmG\/s4697\/IMG_2151%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Honey Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3887\" data-original-width=\"4697\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi6KT-RRFrZg5LxPpGkjdjg0WBPhUpn0C50rKGok30du3kqrAAAx2wkHhCpZ1OKdLVAqutzsfx7BZKgyfXBjGmjoW3Y7uFUXQlHLB7sVAHnmYUiVxwzpGCIslGR44Ma3wQiD-lI26_M_KZtvizUuytLKtX7cQ0cDTaUiPZJP7szFsIhD3_j_euxInmG\/w640-h530\/IMG_2151%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Honey Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMaking things like this yourself means you get to control what goes into them.\u0026nbsp; What kinds of nuts you enjoy, how sweet or not sweet you want it to be.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The kind of fat you choose to use. No palm oils or hydrogenated fats in my house!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENo fake sugars either.\u0026nbsp; Whenever I make my granola I always use pure honey or maple syrup.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhlWteW-WwtpAQhv5U0Ge0h8iZigH1YjugQERhVX3w8GLBMMBuKEC4ZYuoW3fG8PFEZJvQXwjjN_p7vh-HUaxMFkZwmQacJdZUpUptNv46wbgCCeX8B1hwMYph2BzITu_zn8CMQuQQ2PDuhMx7gNJ-mNUdZVIFxP3OeEpOIn65NQUd3uWDrHzRHpq2r\/s5184\/IMG_2147%20(1).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Honey Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhlWteW-WwtpAQhv5U0Ge0h8iZigH1YjugQERhVX3w8GLBMMBuKEC4ZYuoW3fG8PFEZJvQXwjjN_p7vh-HUaxMFkZwmQacJdZUpUptNv46wbgCCeX8B1hwMYph2BzITu_zn8CMQuQQ2PDuhMx7gNJ-mNUdZVIFxP3OeEpOIn65NQUd3uWDrHzRHpq2r\/w640-h480\/IMG_2147%20(1).JPG\" title=\"Honey Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThat's probably why it tastes better than store bought. Everything is natural.\u0026nbsp; I did start using a cereal mix in my granola years ago. Meusli works great.\u0026nbsp; Anything that is a nice mix of grains.\u0026nbsp; Today I used this\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kashi.ca\/en_CA\/products\/kashi-honey-almond-flax-cereal-product.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Kashi Go Lean Honey, Almond and Flax Cereal\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI love Kashi and I thought it would work perfectly in this. I was right. It does.\u0026nbsp; Have you ever tried their Cinnamon Whole Wheat Harvest cereal?\u0026nbsp; I love it and could munch on it like cookies. They are like mini shredded wheats with a nice cinnamon flavor, but no sugar is added. Love them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgWF9zVtkCG5hzkI_HuSc322YdhIYVZna5Y_DS0wKvUX5kxJ-wDQIv2orkqL8AyO0fHpx8-tXpwqUaKl15w5gQMyq0KJrJnLZhk3ANHPmBnlpQJvK_g8dtYjMbFGZPcpshgOIWD_SNk9_6HDuqslxeLkeaySuL9JPIbDQiVn6jTySmaolhNnDpTgM5s\/s3481\/IMG_2162%20(2).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Honey Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3339\" data-original-width=\"3481\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgWF9zVtkCG5hzkI_HuSc322YdhIYVZna5Y_DS0wKvUX5kxJ-wDQIv2orkqL8AyO0fHpx8-tXpwqUaKl15w5gQMyq0KJrJnLZhk3ANHPmBnlpQJvK_g8dtYjMbFGZPcpshgOIWD_SNk9_6HDuqslxeLkeaySuL9JPIbDQiVn6jTySmaolhNnDpTgM5s\/w640-h614\/IMG_2162%20(2).JPG\" title=\"Honey Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE HONEY GRANOLA\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESimple everyday ingredients. It might seem like a lot, but you can pare it down by using only one or two nuts. Myself, I like a nice variety!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"7\" data-amounts-secondary=\"198\" data-units-original=\"ounces\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"7 ounces\" data-amount-secondary=\"198 g\"\u003E7 ounces\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;(approximately 200g) Kashi Go Lean Almond Flax cereal (you can use any multigrain cereal in the same amount. Meusli is good.)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"2\" data-amounts-secondary=\"162\" data-units-original=\"cups\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"2 cups\" data-amount-secondary=\"162 g\"\u003E2 cups\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;(approximately 165g) large flake oats\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/2\" data-amounts-secondary=\"59\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/2 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"59 g\"\u003E1\/2 cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;(60g) walnut halves\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/2\" data-amounts-secondary=\"72\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/2 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"72 g\"\u003E1\/2 cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;(85g) whole almonds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/4\" data-amounts-secondary=\"32\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/4 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"32 g\"\u003E1\/4 cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;(30g) raw cashew nuts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/4\" data-amounts-secondary=\"25\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/4 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"25 g\"\u003E1\/4 cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;(30g) pecans\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/4\" data-amounts-secondary=\"31\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/4 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"31 g\"\u003E1\/4 cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;(31g) pistachio nuts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esmall handful sunflower seeds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/2\" data-amounts-secondary=\"1\" data-units-original=\"tsp\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/2 tsp\" data-amount-secondary=\"1 g\"\u003E1\/2 tsp\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;ground cinnamon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/2\" data-amounts-secondary=\"118.50\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"ml\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/2 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"118.50 ml\"\u003E1\/2 cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;120ml) honey\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/4\" data-amounts-secondary=\"59.25\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"ml\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/4 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"59.25 ml\"\u003E1\/4 cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;(60ml) light olive oil or melted coconut oil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo finish:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\" data-amounts-secondary=\"40\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003Eapproximately\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"40 g\"\u003E1 cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;(151g) dried fruit (cranberries, blueberries, sultanas, cherries, apricots, etc.)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhK3HXVOkVqV_6FXBBaUrVgmF0Y0gJmWywv7H1G5LRl3tPLEPKxJdV3ApUh3xzLeDE_L68mBwL1S_kLb0Ocn-bLrCwaZdmEuh_FFuf50j1WV7XXMg45tQZO8pxikstlsT8W2-ULGHhb1PWe7UZD_KeavrakhKojTrCJBLhfmtLoYVz3kqzk-8sqR00h\/s3457\/IMG_2161%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Honey Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3457\" data-original-width=\"3427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhK3HXVOkVqV_6FXBBaUrVgmF0Y0gJmWywv7H1G5LRl3tPLEPKxJdV3ApUh3xzLeDE_L68mBwL1S_kLb0Ocn-bLrCwaZdmEuh_FFuf50j1WV7XXMg45tQZO8pxikstlsT8W2-ULGHhb1PWe7UZD_KeavrakhKojTrCJBLhfmtLoYVz3kqzk-8sqR00h\/w634-h640\/IMG_2161%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Honey Granola\" width=\"634\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAs I said you can vary the number of varieties of nuts you use. I like a nice wide variety. The important thing is you have about 1 1\/2 cups of nuts altogether.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Don't use salted nuts. Just the plain old raw nuts will do.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can also vary the type of dried fruits you use to finish the granola with.\u0026nbsp; Bear in mind that because of the cereal some of the moisture from your dried fruit will be absorbed, so don't pick fruit that is aready quite dry.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAlso don't pick fruit that is too moist, or you will end up with a soggy granola!\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Sometimes I like to add large coconut chips into the mix, or pumpkin seeds.\u0026nbsp; Granola is one of those breakfast cereals that just about anything goes!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgar0J3FlzS32aw9_a5L1A-SQonFyaj12NcPYlsB_TleIhkESd0QCYEolxEak8GW4qAzyZhplMa2WoX7DTtQt3BFbxI5dV1YDDVyUHZfqHNh8mLPNhOnF2Zmywr84p6wFfp-1T6BrJjTM7lrrqafhOT9Et_TgnDfuJQDJpBheoepHR82LxhHVtZq8TV\/s5184\/IMG_2159%20(1).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Honey Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgar0J3FlzS32aw9_a5L1A-SQonFyaj12NcPYlsB_TleIhkESd0QCYEolxEak8GW4qAzyZhplMa2WoX7DTtQt3BFbxI5dV1YDDVyUHZfqHNh8mLPNhOnF2Zmywr84p6wFfp-1T6BrJjTM7lrrqafhOT9Et_TgnDfuJQDJpBheoepHR82LxhHVtZq8TV\/w640-h480\/IMG_2159%20(1).JPG\" title=\"Honey Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHOW TO MAKE HONEY GRANOLA\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENothing could be easier. Just be sure to keep an eye on it in the oven and stir it frequently. You don't want it burning.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 300*F\/150*C\/gas mark 3. Spray a large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EMix together all of the cereal, oats, nuts and cinnamon in a large bowl.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EWhisk together the honey and oil. Pour this over the dry mixture in the bowl and mix well together with a wooden spoon, making sure everything gets coated. Spread this mixture out on the prepared baking sheet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EToast in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes. Give it a stir every 15 minutes and keep a very close watch on it for the last 10 minutes. Because of the honey it can go from perfect to burnt in a flash.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ERemove from the oven. Stir occasionally as it cools. Stir in the dried fruit and store in an airtight container. This also freezes well and will keep for up to 6 months.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhuCbXevgjV1jJIlBr_hvFZAwpNgLuNcqlmQtHvN9cVga8ulggP1o_UdCLZgKnUzbykkCSOQWlM8UhKGCEeGx8liqxxueQttodtzZ55yPThdbBwbrIPn7HaESAb8WoALHBalMT-V47yq1Ox5tznVUhXy7O2Z_kGeao1yNbxcJvif22utf9CWnpakgdr\/s3735\/IMG_2157%20(4).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Honey Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3735\" data-original-width=\"3315\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhuCbXevgjV1jJIlBr_hvFZAwpNgLuNcqlmQtHvN9cVga8ulggP1o_UdCLZgKnUzbykkCSOQWlM8UhKGCEeGx8liqxxueQttodtzZ55yPThdbBwbrIPn7HaESAb8WoALHBalMT-V47yq1Ox5tznVUhXy7O2Z_kGeao1yNbxcJvif22utf9CWnpakgdr\/w568-h640\/IMG_2157%20(4).JPG\" title=\"Honey Granola\" width=\"568\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe are coming into gift giving season here over the next weeks and Granola makes a great gift. Just pop it into a fancy jar and tie a nice ribbon around the lid, along with a label stating the ingredients.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt's really nice popped into a basket along with a few other breakfast goodies such as a nice box of tea, some artisanal bread, a jar of nice jam or marmalade, and maybe a nice mug and some homemade napkins. I can't think of anyone who wouldn't love a gift like that!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi9IyXc-_7WJnUUKaxSXfMJXFIzsnj6KYhb5hQhXe0IegPPPKkvshOASvd_XHHFp1Xgv4SWzYVkvul-yS9MoDJoGKuygI3hIGRlBz_5d477r-4zL4lO7DLAjTihrd-egFy38EPhdONOwuwID0D8mT5qLx7sFbmOb1QQbuoXI87arI_XFSRCKGdhKY2i\/s5184\/IMG_2156%20(1).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Honey Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi9IyXc-_7WJnUUKaxSXfMJXFIzsnj6KYhb5hQhXe0IegPPPKkvshOASvd_XHHFp1Xgv4SWzYVkvul-yS9MoDJoGKuygI3hIGRlBz_5d477r-4zL4lO7DLAjTihrd-egFy38EPhdONOwuwID0D8mT5qLx7sFbmOb1QQbuoXI87arI_XFSRCKGdhKY2i\/w640-h480\/IMG_2156%20(1).JPG\" title=\"Honey Granola\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAre you as much of a lover of Homemade granolas and cereals as I am? If so, you might also enjoy these:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/01\/perfect-granola.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/01\/perfect-granola.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPERFECT GRANOLA \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI think this is the perfect balance of toasted nuts, coconut flakes, old fashioned oats and maple sweetness.\u0026nbsp; Not too sweet, just perfect.\u0026nbsp; I enjoy it with plain yogurt and sometimes a squirt of date syrup if I am feeling especially indulgent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/05\/easy-stovetop-granola.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEASY STOVE-TOP GRANOLA\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - A delicious granola that you make totally in a skillet on top of the stove. Perfect for when you don't have a working oven, are in student digs, or for when you just don't want to heat up the kitchen.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \n\n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgm-kxLBWCWSEghxCkJ_0Xq6tvim-sfVcegPOFxD_5wEyHXHn7ouefuOytQLB4RX3vXK8hy0TWlUtbTuDESnJhqkUwxZOERJJnvvbbnlV4hHEB93bekl0bMTmEQfbAAHTCE3M_-lY9beVCqfdWUSBHbjE6s7YxA6YATGEaknC6AxquWve3wqBpboxvV\/w640-h578\/best%20cover%20granola.JPG\",\"name\":\"Honey Granola\",\"prepTime\":\"PT10M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT40M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT50M\",\"description\":\"My favorite breakfast is a bowl of Greek yogurt, sprinkled with homemade granola and fruit. This is one of my favorite versions of granola. The recipe has been adapted from the Beverly Hills Seasons Hotel. Its super good!\",\"yield\":\"4 - 5 cups\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Marie Rayner\"},\"recipeIngredient\":[\"7 ounces (approximately 200g) Kashi Go Lean Almond Flax cereal (you can use any multigrain cereal in the same amount. Meusli is good.)\",\"2 cups (approximately 165g) large flake oats\",\"1\/2 cup (60g) walnut halves\",\"1\/2 cup (85g) whole almonds\",\"1\/4 cup (30g) raw cashew nuts\",\"1\/4 cup (30g) pecans\",\"1\/4 cup (31g) pistachio nuts\",\"small handful sunflower seeds\",\"1\/2 tsp ground cinnamon\",\"1\/2 cup 120ml) honey\",\"1\/4 cup (60ml) light olive oil or melted coconut oil\",\"approximately 1 cup (151g) dried fruit (cranberries, blueberries, sultanas, cherries, apricots, etc.)\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Preheat the oven to 300*F\/150*C\/gas mark 3. Spray a large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.\",\"Mix together all of the cereal, oats, nuts and cinnamon in a large bowl.\",\"Whisk together the honey and oil. Pour this over the dry mixture in the bowl and mix well together with a wooden spoon, making sure everything gets coated. Spread this mixture out on the prepared baking sheet.\",\"Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes. Give it a stir every 15 minutes and keep a very close watch on it for the last 10 minutes. Because of the honey it can go from perfect to burnt in a flash.\",\"Remove from the oven. Stir occasionally as it cools. Stir in the dried fruit and store in an airtight container. This also freezes well and will keep for up to 6 months.\"],\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\"}\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardid=\"4666632187845\" data-ccmcardnum=\"7\" data-ccme=\"bWFyaWVhbGljZWpvYW5AYW9sLmNvbQ\" data-ccmf=\"r,uc\" data-ccmuid=\"jPQovFeJmpgtseszCCoZeWhwvUm1\" data-ccmw=\"dGhlZW5nbGlzaGtpdGNoZW4uY29t\" id=\"ccm-recipe-card\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" data-ccm-uc-inited=\"1\" id=\"recipe\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYield: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield__amount\"\u003E4 - 5 cups\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"ccm-printbutton\" id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Honey Granola\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgm-kxLBWCWSEghxCkJ_0Xq6tvim-sfVcegPOFxD_5wEyHXHn7ouefuOytQLB4RX3vXK8hy0TWlUtbTuDESnJhqkUwxZOERJJnvvbbnlV4hHEB93bekl0bMTmEQfbAAHTCE3M_-lY9beVCqfdWUSBHbjE6s7YxA6YATGEaknC6AxquWve3wqBpboxvV\/w640-h578\/best%20cover%20granola.JPG\" title=\"Honey Granola\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\"\u003EHoney Granola\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-time\" style=\"background: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003EPrep time: 10 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003ECook time: 40 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003ETotal time: 50 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\"\u003EMy favorite breakfast is a bowl of Greek yogurt, sprinkled with homemade granola and fruit. This is one of my favorite versions of granola. Its super good!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EIngredients\u003Cbutton class=\"ccm-btn-unit_convert ccm-hide-on-print ccm-btn-unit_convert--active\" data-type=\"us\"\u003EUS\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"ccm-btn-unit_convert ccm-hide-on-print\" data-type=\"metric\"\u003EMetric\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"7\" data-amounts-secondary=\"198\" data-units-original=\"ounces\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"7 ounces\" data-amount-secondary=\"198 g\"\u003E7 ounces\u003C\/span\u003E (approximately 200g) Kashi Go Lean Almond Flax cereal (you can use any multigrain cereal in the same amount. Meusli is good.)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"2\" data-amounts-secondary=\"162\" data-units-original=\"cups\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"2 cups\" data-amount-secondary=\"162 g\"\u003E2 cups\u003C\/span\u003E (approximately 165g) large flake oats\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/2\" data-amounts-secondary=\"59\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/2 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"59 g\"\u003E1\/2 cup\u003C\/span\u003E (60g) walnut halves\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/2\" data-amounts-secondary=\"72\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/2 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"72 g\"\u003E1\/2 cup\u003C\/span\u003E (85g) whole almonds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/4\" data-amounts-secondary=\"32\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/4 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"32 g\"\u003E1\/4 cup\u003C\/span\u003E (30g) raw cashew nuts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/4\" data-amounts-secondary=\"25\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/4 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"25 g\"\u003E1\/4 cup\u003C\/span\u003E (30g) pecans\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/4\" data-amounts-secondary=\"31\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/4 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"31 g\"\u003E1\/4 cup\u003C\/span\u003E (31g) pistachio nuts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esmall handful sunflower seeds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/2\" data-amounts-secondary=\"1\" data-units-original=\"tsp\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/2 tsp\" data-amount-secondary=\"1 g\"\u003E1\/2 tsp\u003C\/span\u003E ground cinnamon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/2\" data-amounts-secondary=\"118.50\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"ml\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/2 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"118.50 ml\"\u003E1\/2 cup\u003C\/span\u003E 120ml) honey\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\/4\" data-amounts-secondary=\"59.25\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"ml\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1\/4 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"59.25 ml\"\u003E1\/4 cup\u003C\/span\u003E (60ml) light olive oil or melted coconut oil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003ETo finish:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\" data-amounts-secondary=\"40\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003Eapproximately \u003Cspan class=\"ccm-ing-amount\" data-amount-original=\"1 cup\" data-amount-secondary=\"40 g\"\u003E1 cup\u003C\/span\u003E (151g) dried fruit (cranberries, blueberries, sultanas, cherries, apricots, etc.)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EInstructions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPreheat the oven to 300*F\/150*C\/gas mark 3. 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I started off with granola, inspired by my next door neighbour Mabel. She always made her own granola and inspired me to do the same.\u0026nbsp; That simple recipe she shared with me way back when eventually morphed into my own version of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/01\/perfect-granola.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerfect Granola Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. It is a beautiful mix of oats, nuts, flaked coconut and sweet maple. You can add your own fruit to it. Dried or fresh. I like to enjoy it with plain yogurt and date syrup.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RqXXEZBr8XY\/Xx1zl0b_pkI\/AAAAAAAC-yQ\/wjH4kjhf49c2ngdPL2liJR4cZzSHDHQ6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Cover%2Bcereal.JPG\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1427\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RqXXEZBr8XY\/Xx1zl0b_pkI\/AAAAAAAC-yQ\/wjH4kjhf49c2ngdPL2liJR4cZzSHDHQ6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Cover%2Bcereal.JPG\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut what if you could do something very similar with ordinary breakfast cereals? The boring ones that tend to get overlooked. Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes, Oat Flakes, Spelt Flakes\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CjcEdZ4RroU\/Xx2Eaao6STI\/AAAAAAAC-zw\/det_ukVLQQoj71QnU1f-LVR2ILqJk0pvgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Cereals.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"534\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CjcEdZ4RroU\/Xx2Eaao6STI\/AAAAAAAC-zw\/det_ukVLQQoj71QnU1f-LVR2ILqJk0pvgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/Cereals.jpg\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nYou could create something quite delicious and not too unhealthy by using some of those and giving the granola treatment.\u0026nbsp; Such a simple concept really\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; and so I decided to give it a go.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hnM_WuLBqms\/Xx1zn0noWLI\/AAAAAAAC-yU\/_9d5dUeXxMciMnfcJqLvUj4fgpwtA-ECQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_4732.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1508\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hnM_WuLBqms\/Xx1zn0noWLI\/AAAAAAAC-yU\/_9d5dUeXxMciMnfcJqLvUj4fgpwtA-ECQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_4732.JPG\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI used cornflakes, bran flakes and spelt and mixed grain flakes.\u0026nbsp; Each in equal measure. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3XqygAnADGs\/Xx1ztgRBhYI\/AAAAAAAC-yY\/Krvde5OpK4QirIX9gd6FDGeuX0Ma9KiPQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_4733.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1436\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3XqygAnADGs\/Xx1ztgRBhYI\/AAAAAAAC-yY\/Krvde5OpK4QirIX9gd6FDGeuX0Ma9KiPQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_4733.JPG\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI added a quantity of broken nut meats. I used pecans because that is what I had, but you could use walnuts or filberts, macadamia nuts, or even a mix of nuts.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i_b-CXo3Sz4\/Xx1zxY7Di5I\/AAAAAAAC-yc\/vzSco9eHQWgraH0LHdPNqPpLb69aJbItgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_4734.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1539\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i_b-CXo3Sz4\/Xx1zxY7Di5I\/AAAAAAAC-yc\/vzSco9eHQWgraH0LHdPNqPpLb69aJbItgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_4734.JPG\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI mixed all of those together in a large bowl and then I mixed together some nut oil and a few other bits.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TXAwpclRn4E\/Xx1zzFte7GI\/AAAAAAAC-yg\/UULPAXK79NAkQl78f-rwc89s1FQMXsHbQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_4735.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1248\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TXAwpclRn4E\/Xx1zzFte7GI\/AAAAAAAC-yg\/UULPAXK79NAkQl78f-rwc89s1FQMXsHbQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_4735.JPG\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI used walnut oil, but you could use almond or pecan oil, or even coconut oil. I whisked that together with some maple syrup and a bit of soft light brown sugar.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1bvQmTDyeXg\/Xx1z7__rCQI\/AAAAAAAC-ys\/JC7s8qRXWqQKEQLzqCmqoAy5QJE1bxVxwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_4737.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1372\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1bvQmTDyeXg\/Xx1z7__rCQI\/AAAAAAAC-ys\/JC7s8qRXWqQKEQLzqCmqoAy5QJE1bxVxwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_4737.JPG\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI then drizzled it over top of the cereals and tossed everything together\u0026nbsp; . . . as best as I could, in an effort to distribute the oil throughout the cereals and nuts.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zA6dZbT5OTI\/Xx1z-C8MPyI\/AAAAAAAC-yw\/7gNwhbG39eYTBax6MmAChGzhv-92Ui_YgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_4738.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1405\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zA6dZbT5OTI\/Xx1z-C8MPyI\/AAAAAAAC-yw\/7gNwhbG39eYTBax6MmAChGzhv-92Ui_YgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_4738.JPG\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI spread it all out on a baking sheet and then toasted them in a very low oven for about half an hour or so.\u0026nbsp; I stirred it every ten minutes to make sure everything was getting mixed and toasted as evenly as possible.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b9UxX18VnvE\/Xx10ETg33oI\/AAAAAAAC-y4\/N5gjtT26uQEp4jIUBUW3Bt7UoANy7ddQgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_4739.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1289\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b9UxX18VnvE\/Xx10ETg33oI\/AAAAAAAC-y4\/N5gjtT26uQEp4jIUBUW3Bt7UoANy7ddQgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_4739.JPG\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Afterwards I thought I should have added some coconut flakes . . .\u0026nbsp; and maybe a few different nuts . . .\u0026nbsp; some seeds even.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wki3SdqwIzM\/Xx13L00lUoI\/AAAAAAAC-zo\/fBaQXo8e-CI6P-qmKT_PmkH_5Twkg6QjQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_4746.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1150\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wki3SdqwIzM\/Xx13L00lUoI\/AAAAAAAC-zo\/fBaQXo8e-CI6P-qmKT_PmkH_5Twkg6QjQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_4746.JPG\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis version is truly lovely however, nice and crisp\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; ready to shake into bowls and add the milk\u0026nbsp; . . . and perhaps a few berries on top.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9WqekOJOX2E\/Xx10VtBQ4hI\/AAAAAAAC-zM\/SMNeay65C38F9yL6TFP9399BVjun5bfeACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_4750.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1470\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9WqekOJOX2E\/Xx10VtBQ4hI\/AAAAAAAC-zM\/SMNeay65C38F9yL6TFP9399BVjun5bfeACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_4750.JPG\" title=\"Toasted Corn, Wheat \u0026amp; Spelt Flakes\" width=\"367\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOr maybe even some dried fruit. 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When done it will have a deeper colour and be dry an crisp.\u0026nbsp; Let cool completely on the baking sheet prior to storing in a large airtight container.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDelicious served warm or cold with milk and topped with fresh berries if you have them.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-instagram-credit ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-instagram-icon\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ch5\u003E\nDid you make this recipe?\u003C\/h5\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTag \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marierayner5530\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@marierayner5530\u003C\/a\u003E on instagram and hashtag it #EnglishKitchen\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-credit ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\nCreated using \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recipesgenerator.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Recipes Generator\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cstyle class=\"ccm-card-styles\"\u003E.ccm-wrapper, .ccm-wrapper *{box-sizing: border-box;}.ccm-wrapper h3{margin: 0;}.ccm-show{display: block !important;}.ccm-wrapper{color:#000;max-width: 620px;position: relative;padding: 20px;margin: 20px auto;background: #f2f2f2;border: 6px double #6672E5;}.ccm-name{font-size: 20px!important;font-weight: 700!important;letter-spacing: 0px !important;}.ccm-info{position: relative;font-size: 13px;text-transform: capitalize;margin-bottom: 20px;}.ccm-author,.ccm-yield{display: inline-block}.ccm-yield{margin-right: 30px}.ccm-wrapper img{margin:0!important;padding:0!important;}#ccm-printbutton{margin: 0;color: #fff;padding: 5px;font-size: 14px;border-radius: 3px;cursor: pointer;width: 80px;height: 35px;background: #555;text-decoration: none;display: inline-flex;align-items: center;justify-content: center;}.ccm-print-options{display: none;white-space: nowrap;position: absolute;top: 32px;right: 0;z-index: 2;background: #fff;border: 1px solid #ccc}.ccm-print-options button{display: block;background: 0 0;border: 0;cursor: pointer;padding: 10px;width: 100%;text-align: left;}.ccm-print-options button:hover{background: #555;color: #fff}.ccm-head{color: #000;font-size: 20px !important;font-weight: 700 !important;margin: 30px 0 0 !important;text-transform: uppercase !important}.ccm-section-title{font-weight: 700;font-size: 16px;}.ccm-section{padding-left: 20px;line-height: 1.7;margin: 10px 0 30px}.ccm-section ol,.ccm-section ul{margin: 0 !important;padding: 0 0 0 30px !important;}.ccm-section li{margin: 0 0 6px !important;padding: 0 !important;}.ccm-section-steps li{line-height: 1.6;margin-bottom: 10px !important}.ccm-posturl{padding-top: 10px;border-top: 1px solid #ccc}.ccm-posturl a{font-size: 13px;}.ccm-notes{font-size: 15px;margin: 10px 0;padding-left: 30px;font-family: inherit;line-height: 1.7;white-space: pre-line}.ccm-link{color: #4193f0;}.ccm-copyright{font-size: 13px;font-style: italic;line-height: 1.6;margin-top: 15px;padding-top: 15px;border-top: 1px solid #ccc;}.ccm-credit{font-size: 12px;padding: 10px;text-align: center;background: #fff;margin: 15px -20px -20px;border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);}.ccm-credit a{color: #00f;text-decoration: none}.ccm-keywords,.ccm-categories,.ccm-cuisine,.ccm-video,.ccm-section \u003E br,.ccm-time br{display: none}.ccm-summary{text-align: center;margin: 20px 0;line-height: 1.7;font-style: italic}.ccm-instagram-credit{background: #6E3B5C;padding: 20px 15px;margin: 20px -20px -20px;color: #fff;display: -webkit-box !important;display: -ms-flexbox !important;display: flex !important;-webkit-box-align: center;-ms-flex-align: center;align-items: center;}.ccm-instagram-icon{all: unset;width: 65px;height: 65px;flex-shrink: 0;margin-right: 15px;border: 5px solid;border-radius: 20px;box-sizing: border-box;}.ccm-instagram-icon:before{content: \"\";display: block;width: 60%;height: 60%;margin: 20% auto;border-radius: 50%;border: 5px solid;box-sizing: border-box;box-shadow: 16px -17px 0 -13px;}.ccm-instagram-credit h5{font-size: 24px !important;line-height: 1 !important;margin: 0 0 12px !important;}.ccm-instagram-credit a{color: inherit !important;}[data-ccmcardnum='3'] .ccm-wrapper{border:0;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}[data-ccmcardnum='3'] .ccm-name{text-align:center!important;text-transform:capitalize;margin:-20px -20px 0!important;background:#fff;padding:20px;border-bottom:2px solid #6672E5;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;}[data-ccmcardnum='3'] .ccm-btns-wrapper{position:relative;text-align:center;margin-bottom:25px;}[data-ccmcardnum='3'] #ccm-printbutton{width:90px;height:35px;font-weight:700;background:#6672E5;text-transform:uppercase;border-radius:0;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px}[data-ccmcardnum='3'] .ccm-print-options{right:calc(50% - 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It also encompasses intermittent fasting. So most days you follow a low carb, low calorie diet, and two days or so a week, you follow an 800 calorie a day diet.\u0026nbsp; Whew!\u0026nbsp; That's pretty low, but it is thought to be quite effective in weight loss and good for people trying to reverse Type 2 Diabetes.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t8tmKPQiAZo\/XR8SliB33nI\/AAAAAAACiyA\/qGHBlLVbGB4OhBLrlO2NLirmDKCUnoAUACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4734.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1441\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t8tmKPQiAZo\/XR8SliB33nI\/AAAAAAACiyA\/qGHBlLVbGB4OhBLrlO2NLirmDKCUnoAUACEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4734.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI was keen to try this granola out (from the book\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Fast-800-Recipe-Book-Mediterranean\/dp\/1780724136\/ref=asc_df_1780724136\/?tag=googshopuk-21\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=264204147992\u0026amp;hvpos=1o1\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=1192344378559701271\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9046493\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-769772790901\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;th=1\u0026amp;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E The Fast 800 Recipe Book\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E) as I have always been a person who eats granola for breakfast.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Hu9cI3mSCo\/XR8Sj7E9jAI\/AAAAAAACixg\/DjllyOJ_neUw3HAK4PKOhCtKJC-rVOH1gCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4735.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1374\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Hu9cI3mSCo\/XR8Sj7E9jAI\/AAAAAAACixg\/DjllyOJ_neUw3HAK4PKOhCtKJC-rVOH1gCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4735.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI have been making my own granola since the early 1980's.\u0026nbsp; It was my good friend Mabel who got me turned onto Granola.\u0026nbsp; I was a child who grew up with Kellogg's for breakfast.\u0026nbsp; Usually cornflakes, or rice crispies, sometimes cheerios. My brother favoured Shreddies. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWe used to sprinkle sugar all over our cereal.\u0026nbsp; I know!\u0026nbsp; Not a practise I have followed for many years now.\u0026nbsp; Can you imagine a bowl of already sweet cereal with sugar sprinkled on top?\u0026nbsp; Its no wonder we are sugar addicts!\u0026nbsp; Sometimes if my mom ran out of cereal before pay day, she would give us buttered bread with sugar sprinkled on top and milk.\u0026nbsp; We loved it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1kygh35P4OY\/XR8Stgx9eKI\/AAAAAAACixc\/Pld136DFnIMZgppL4b2FQlu7WxDwGTkpgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4737.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"858\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1kygh35P4OY\/XR8Stgx9eKI\/AAAAAAACixc\/Pld136DFnIMZgppL4b2FQlu7WxDwGTkpgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4737.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou will be happy to know that this Granola only has 1 TBS of Maple Syrup in it, so its sweetened naturally with something which comes from nature and hasn't been uber-processed\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0aqIfe70he4\/XR8UsCXsqwI\/AAAAAAACiyM\/i6Nr_o_vGKg5QllA-fBx7DKXliCEPBeZwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4738.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1408\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0aqIfe70he4\/XR8UsCXsqwI\/AAAAAAACiyM\/i6Nr_o_vGKg5QllA-fBx7DKXliCEPBeZwCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4738.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIts half old fashioned large flaked oatmeal and nuts, each in equal weights.\u0026nbsp; Old Fashioned Oatmeal is low GI, which means it is slowly digested, and causing a lower rise in blood glucose and insulin levels.\u0026nbsp; Its also high in fibre and good for your heart.\u0026nbsp; Likewise nuts, whilst higher in fat (but good fats), are also filled with fibre and low GI.\u0026nbsp; So together a great combination.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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I used this one, which can also be used to make hot chocolate.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C0CujcqD8qY\/XR8SzTl7fEI\/AAAAAAACixw\/nd6YxnmRsKA9AF2K4-v58QOK1hGppgiNQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4740.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C0CujcqD8qY\/XR8SzTl7fEI\/AAAAAAACixw\/nd6YxnmRsKA9AF2K4-v58QOK1hGppgiNQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4740.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nDairy, sugar and gluten free, it is infused with cinnamon, which is also very good for you and for your heart!\u0026nbsp; It also helps to lower your blood sugar levels.\u0026nbsp; There is nothing bad about that!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hlOzGvST1_4\/XR8S169DxnI\/AAAAAAACix4\/V57RO8CnaAIfReNoZJtnMdeh0SKbMZUZwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4741.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hlOzGvST1_4\/XR8S169DxnI\/AAAAAAACix4\/V57RO8CnaAIfReNoZJtnMdeh0SKbMZUZwCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4741.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThat doesn't mean you should fill up on cinnamon rolls and cinnamon toast however\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; there's too much sugar and other stuff in those for them to do your body much good, other than being a once in a blue moon treat . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cixflZHNoCg\/XR8S5IZTe5I\/AAAAAAACix4\/xiJRsYq6If0__CLemQU_8I4rMnvg6PoxACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4742.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1524\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cixflZHNoCg\/XR8S5IZTe5I\/AAAAAAACix4\/xiJRsYq6If0__CLemQU_8I4rMnvg6PoxACEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4742.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOh boy . . . . now why on earth did I have to think about cinnamon rolls?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 😭😭😭\u0026nbsp; I'm not doing myself any good.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n48oHyptbpQ\/XR8S826UZrI\/AAAAAAACiyA\/s5LhISuAjo4wxou5oijLHAS4P2fM3DG7wCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4743.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1370\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n48oHyptbpQ\/XR8S826UZrI\/AAAAAAACiyA\/s5LhISuAjo4wxou5oijLHAS4P2fM3DG7wCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4743.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen my children were growing up I often made them \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2009\/08\/moms-quick-cinnamon-rolls.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMom's Quick Cinnamon Rolls\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for a bedtime snack.\u0026nbsp; They loved them.\u0026nbsp; So did my husband, and I confess, I did also.\u0026nbsp; The best thing about them was they were not great keepers so you really needed to eat them on the day!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b7Tg2ieU9aQ\/XR8S_NnNyeI\/AAAAAAACix8\/ufteGtRMOcU5b4CdSoPOHEz16nlth7dmgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4745.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1533\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b7Tg2ieU9aQ\/XR8S_NnNyeI\/AAAAAAACix8\/ufteGtRMOcU5b4CdSoPOHEz16nlth7dmgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4745.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI have been enjoying this granola in a small serving each morning along with some Greek Yogurt and fresh berries.\u0026nbsp; Raspberries and Blueberries at the moment\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; so good.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BK0RJ6gPFpI\/XR8TACmA9SI\/AAAAAAACiyA\/-rLep3sai7gv2vPnEjPDG_Ib6ac8Qpe5gCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4746.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1403\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BK0RJ6gPFpI\/XR8TACmA9SI\/AAAAAAACiyA\/-rLep3sai7gv2vPnEjPDG_Ib6ac8Qpe5gCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4746.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere is the option of going uber-indulgent with this, but not over the top.\u0026nbsp; Simply grate dark some chocolate over it before you finish baking it and pop it back in the oven until it melts.\u0026nbsp; Then you just let it sit and cool.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VJT05RMrK3M\/XR8TCTKzTcI\/AAAAAAACiyE\/yDTaorIA0ckq3RMadRtEYGjca5aMz8r9wCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4747.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1479\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VJT05RMrK3M\/XR8TCTKzTcI\/AAAAAAACiyE\/yDTaorIA0ckq3RMadRtEYGjca5aMz8r9wCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4747.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThat does sound really scrummy.\u0026nbsp; Maybe next time.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardnum=\"5\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E8\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr();\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg draggable=\"false\" height=\"304\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PYu2ark_QoA\/XR8SiOs6eUI\/AAAAAAACixI\/w2Q2s0pXyOAMQU3YfKtMrtJLb0BgZMkJACEwYBhgL\/s320\/Cover%2BChocolate%2BGranola.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nChocolate Cinnamon Granola\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nA filling, fibre filled breakfast alternative that is low in sugars and deliciously high in protein and flavour.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-time\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Eprep time: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Ecook time: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Etotal time: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E4 TBS Coconut oil\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS cinnamon cocoa powder\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS pure Maple syrup\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E200g jumbo rolled oats (2 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E100g mixed nuts (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch2 class=\"ccm-howto ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\nHow to cook Chocolate Cinnamon Granola\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 170*C\/325*F\/ gas mark 3. Have a medium baking tray ready.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003ERoughly chop the nuts. Set aside.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EHeat together the coconut oil, cocoa powder (I like to sift it into the oil) and maple syrup, stirring until well amalgamated the the coconut oil has melted thoroughly.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EMeasure the oats into a bowl. Add the cocoa mixture. Combine well and then spread out onto the baking sheet evenly.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EBake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir and add the chopped nuts.\u0026nbsp; Stir to combine.\u0026nbsp; Return to the oven.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EBake for a further 15 minutes. Leave to cool and crisp.\u0026nbsp; Then store in an airtight container.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\nNOTES:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-notes\" style=\"white-space: pre-line;\"\u003E\nFor a more luxurious version you can add up to 100g (1 cup) grated dark chocolate to the granola for the last five minutes or so of cook time.\u0026nbsp; Don't stir it. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xJg4YhGaw0\/WH-MQ6ozE4I\/AAAAAAAArQc\/vuVqHK6K1nQbuQvIQ3Zp9w7R2QlNFHFzgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0558.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xJg4YhGaw0\/WH-MQ6ozE4I\/AAAAAAAArQc\/vuVqHK6K1nQbuQvIQ3Zp9w7R2QlNFHFzgCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0558.JPG\" width=\"383\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI have been making my own granola since the mid 1980's.\u0026nbsp; My next door neighbor used to make her own granola and she taught me how to make my own.\u0026nbsp; I've been a huge fan ever since.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fTqnrgPwuy4\/WH-MRVVnc-I\/AAAAAAAArQk\/1sCi2NffMBUtYFS6_FxxYbjkutEN6yvmACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0559.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fTqnrgPwuy4\/WH-MRVVnc-I\/AAAAAAAArQk\/1sCi2NffMBUtYFS6_FxxYbjkutEN6yvmACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0559.JPG\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI have bought it ready made on occasion and I have to say it has always, always, ALWAYS been a bit of a disappointment, no matter the brand.\u0026nbsp; It just has never come up to my homemade one. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0o12oNElIdg\/WH-MXo0r2ZI\/AAAAAAAArQo\/Q-BfjvQhPJMcDE-4SL_B9LcW_15Xjr80gCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0560.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0o12oNElIdg\/WH-MXo0r2ZI\/AAAAAAAArQo\/Q-BfjvQhPJMcDE-4SL_B9LcW_15Xjr80gCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0560.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI like lots of nuts in mine, and this recipe has a really nice nut to cereal ration, coming in at half the amount of nuts as there is cereal and coconut combined. \u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OtHrA-OWpjI\/WH-Mk4hfb6I\/AAAAAAAArQ4\/QGmOA9K8A3kwkBWRd15LQejWUyNMxn0FQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0561.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OtHrA-OWpjI\/WH-Mk4hfb6I\/AAAAAAAArQ4\/QGmOA9K8A3kwkBWRd15LQejWUyNMxn0FQCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0561.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou can use whatever kind of nuts you like.\u0026nbsp; Today I used cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, almonds and pistachios.\u0026nbsp; Normally I also throw in some macadamia nuts but I didn't have any to use today. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fm_Kwsih20U\/WH-MuBnYnCI\/AAAAAAAArQ8\/vFtvzWtAnUswD67NjcsvY8a2O14jWRDmACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0563.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fm_Kwsih20U\/WH-MuBnYnCI\/AAAAAAAArQ8\/vFtvzWtAnUswD67NjcsvY8a2O14jWRDmACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0563.JPG\" width=\"388\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI use organic unsweetened coconut chips.\u0026nbsp; I like the size of them and the nice crunch they give to the finished granola.\u0026nbsp; You could certainly add any dried fruit you like to the finished granola.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4tj7BbZr8jg\/WH-Myc67rhI\/AAAAAAAArRE\/iaujmVBX_9ofiBDR4a4h2MSmN3RB7JQKgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0564.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4tj7BbZr8jg\/WH-Myc67rhI\/AAAAAAAArRE\/iaujmVBX_9ofiBDR4a4h2MSmN3RB7JQKgCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0564.JPG\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI prefer to add it as and when.\u0026nbsp; Sometimes I add dried sour cherries, and others I am in a raisin mood.\u0026nbsp; Sometimes I don't want any fruit at all except for fresh fruit.\u0026nbsp; The sweetness in the granola comes from a small amount of pure maple syrup.\u0026nbsp; 120ml spread out over the whole recipe means that its not overly sweet and I think it is just right.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; A bit of vanilla also adds a nice touch.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MFU4xIWBLFk\/WH-M-XoP0RI\/AAAAAAAArRQ\/-iOzG5dwUK8dmBsJ76IDblWLRl0owcIDACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0565.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MFU4xIWBLFk\/WH-M-XoP0RI\/AAAAAAAArRQ\/-iOzG5dwUK8dmBsJ76IDblWLRl0owcIDACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0565.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Perfect Granola*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes about 6 cups\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/perfect-granola\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nI\n think this is the perfect balance of toasted nuts, coconut flakes, old \nfashioned oats and maple sweetness.\u0026nbsp; Not too sweet, just perfect.\u0026nbsp; I \nenjoy it with plain yogurt and sometimes a squirt of date syrup if I am \nfeeling espcially indulgent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n300g of old fashioned rolled oats (3 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g of unsweetened coconut chips (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n300g of mixed nuts (about 2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n3\/4 tsp fine sea salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n120ml pure maple syrup, I use Grade B because it tastes richer (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n80ml olive oil (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp pure vanilla\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p9Ff6vc2O0k\/WH-M-d-98lI\/AAAAAAAArRM\/ZVk2F-XNCAk8t5AiRt1OUPgBhIYTXL_kQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0566.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p9Ff6vc2O0k\/WH-M-d-98lI\/AAAAAAAArRM\/ZVk2F-XNCAk8t5AiRt1OUPgBhIYTXL_kQCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0566.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Preheat the oven to 160*C\/300*F\/gas mark 3.\u0026nbsp; Have ready two shallow\n baking sheets with rims.\u0026nbsp; Spray lightly with low fat cooking spray.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMeasure\n the nuts, coconut, and oats into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Whisk together the olive oil, \nmaple syrup, vanilla and salt.\u0026nbsp; Pour this over the oats, coconut and \nnuts.\u0026nbsp; Stir to combine well. Divide the mixture between the two trays \nspreading it out evenly.\u0026nbsp; Place into the oven using the top and bottom \nracks.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bake for 10 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Remove.\u0026nbsp; Stir well and then return to the\n oven changing the pan which was on the top to the bottom and the bottom\n to the top.\u0026nbsp; Repeat three times, stirring each time and switching \nracks, for a total of 40 minutes in all.\u0026nbsp; The nuts and oats will be \ntoasted and the coconut a golden brown.\u0026nbsp; take care that it doesn't start\n to burn.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool completely and then store in an airtight \ncontainer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mRRi47_G5RM\/WH-NDQwCw0I\/AAAAAAAArRU\/75bkrX2yDHQ7e1CCsvYqvXB1P7MXtezzgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0567.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mRRi47_G5RM\/WH-NDQwCw0I\/AAAAAAAArRU\/75bkrX2yDHQ7e1CCsvYqvXB1P7MXtezzgCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0567.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI am not a hippie dippie, but I do love my granola!\u0026nbsp; To me this is perfect.\u0026nbsp; You might like a bit of spice with it, so feel free to add cinnamon or cardamom, whatever floats your boat.\u0026nbsp; A handful of this also makes a nice snack. Bon Appetit! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8851042349554593708\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/01\/perfect-granola.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8851042349554593708"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8851042349554593708"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/01\/perfect-granola.html","title":"Perfect Granola"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xJg4YhGaw0\/WH-MQ6ozE4I\/AAAAAAAArQc\/vuVqHK6K1nQbuQvIQ3Zp9w7R2QlNFHFzgCLcB\/s72-c\/DSCN0558.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4219832591626926017"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-23T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-23T04:00:16.911+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Blue Moon Treats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"for the kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Polka Dot Crispie Treats"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo a0f3b95be6ac45ca6aa221f2563ee252_zpscb17b4c1.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Blog%20Thingies\/a0f3b95be6ac45ca6aa221f2563ee252_zpscb17b4c1.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"263\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHave you ever had a day when you really didn't feel like cooking at all, or even doing much of anything???  It doesn't happen to me very often, but yesterday was one of those days.\u0026nbsp; I was having a horrible no good rotten day.\u0026nbsp; Nothing that I could put my finger on . . . I just felt a bit blah.\u0026nbsp; Not sick . . . just a bit tired, run down . . .\u0026nbsp; and frustrated by nothing in particular . . . yet frustrated with everything, at the same time.\u0026nbsp; Grumpy.\u0026nbsp; Out of sorts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor lunch I rifled through the fridge and put together a pizza.\u0026nbsp; There was a few bits of cheese that needed using up, some leftover cooked sausages that needed to be used, and some spring onions and black olives left from the other day when I made some Mexican dip.\u0026nbsp; They all ended up on top of the pizza . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2131.jpg\" height=\"358\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nand it was good . . . but it didn't chase the blues away.\u0026nbsp; I still felt out of sorts.\u0026nbsp; Then I remembered those lovely herbal teas I was sent the other day.\u0026nbsp; They looked and smelled delicious . . .\u0026nbsp; so why not.\u0026nbsp; A hot drink is often a nice pick me up.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2149.jpg\" height=\"374\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd so I brewed a cup or two . . . and served it in my Katie Alice teacup.\u0026nbsp; And it was good.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2150.jpg\" height=\"398\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAdmittedly the crispie treats didn't hurt either.\u0026nbsp; I made them yesterday morning, and they went down a real treat with my afternoon refreshment break.\u0026nbsp; At my diabetic cooking class I have learned that it is okay to have a sugary treat once in a while, just so long as you don't go overboard.\u0026nbsp; In otherwords, a small bite.\u0026nbsp; And that's it for the day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2152.jpg\" height=\"378\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI still didn't feel much like cooking . . . but I did feel a bit more cheerful and not as grumpy as I had.\u0026nbsp; The question remains . . . was it the tea, or the sugar . . . or the chocolate . . . or that pretty tea cup.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMaybe it was all of them . . . \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2154.jpg\" height=\"392\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Crispie Polka Dot Treats*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 12 bars\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/crispie-m-m-treats\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA real favourite with the kiddos, big and small, young and old!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n60g unsalted butter (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n284g white mini marshmallows (10 ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n60g peanut butter (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n110g crisp rice cereal (5 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 (147g) bag of colored candy coated chocolate buttons (M\u0026amp;M's,\u0026nbsp; Smarties, etc.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2146.jpg\" height=\"361\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nButter a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHeat\n the butter in a large nonstick saucepan over low heat until melted.\u0026nbsp; \nAdd the peanut butter, stirring to melt.\u0026nbsp; Add the marshmallows and \ncontinue to cook, stirring, until smooth..\u0026nbsp; Remove the pan from the heat\n and stir in the rice cereal to combine.\u0026nbsp; Then stir in the chocolate \ncandies.\u0026nbsp; Press the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing it in \nevenly.\u0026nbsp; Cool completely until set before cutting into 3 inch square \nbars.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote:\u0026nbsp; It is often easier to place the marshmallows, butter and peanut butter into a large microwaveable bowl and heat the mixture in the microwave on high, removing it and stirring it every minute or so, until the mixture is smooth and completely amalgamated. \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4219832591626926017\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/01\/polka-dot-crispie-treats.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4219832591626926017"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4219832591626926017"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/01\/polka-dot-crispie-treats.html","title":"Polka Dot Crispie Treats"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6158820628604995846"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-06T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-06T04:00:01.418+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bacon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Nigel Slater"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Maple \u0026 Bacon Granola"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4751_zpszcvsa636.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4751_zpszcvsa636.jpg\" height=\"392\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen I moved over here in the year 2000, I carried a 4 litre tin of Maple Syrup right onto the plane with me. \u0026nbsp; I have always loved the flavours of maple and it wasn't something I thought I could live without. \u0026nbsp; Of course you would never get a tin like that on an aircraft now, but this was pre 9\/11.\u0026nbsp; Flying was pretty much fear free\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4752_zpsfueeci7t.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4752_zpsfueeci7t.jpg\" height=\"396\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMaple is a very North American thing.\u0026nbsp; I grew up with it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We have maple flavoured ice cream, cookies, cakes, sausages and bacon.\u0026nbsp; Now\u0026nbsp; I know the Brits really don't understand the sweet and savoury combination in quite the same way as we do in North America.\u0026nbsp; Take Peanut Butter and Jelly for instance.\u0026nbsp; To them it sounds quite gross, and they are loathe to even try it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4753_zpsgscpk1op.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4753_zpsgscpk1op.jpg\" height=\"395\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMaple and Bacon are another sweet and savoury combination that is quite quite delicious.\u0026nbsp; I saw a recipe in Nigel Slater's latest book (A Year Of Good Eating)\u0026nbsp; for Bacon Granola\u0026nbsp; . . . which I have loosely adapted here today . . .\u0026nbsp; as soon as I saw his recipe I thought it was just begging for Maple to be added.\u0026nbsp; The mark of a good recipe in my opinion is that it opens itself to exploration and adaptation to ones own tastes and skills.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4754_zpsn5txaflx.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4754_zpsn5txaflx.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Nigel used almonds . . .\u0026nbsp; I used pecans today with spectacular results.\u0026nbsp; I added sunflower and pumpkin seeds for extra crunch and some colour.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; For fruit . . . and some additional sweetness I used chopped dates.\u0026nbsp; They add an incredible fudgy almost caramel like sticky sweetness to the mix which is sublime.\u0026nbsp; And of course the cranberries add colour and more sweetness.\u0026nbsp; I do like a lot of fruit in my granola.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4755_zpsws6fckgv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4755_zpsws6fckgv.jpg\" height=\"395\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;This is a granola that begs to be served warm . . .\u0026nbsp; with the oats all mapley and buttery crisp, and just a tad salty\u0026nbsp; from the bacon fat . . .\u0026nbsp; those fudgy pieces of sticky date, the nuggets of sweet cranberry . . some meatiness . . .\u0026nbsp; and nutty crunch.\u0026nbsp; Soooo good, especially with a nice cold dollop of Greek Yogurt on top . .\u0026nbsp; rich and creamy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4756_zps1ps2urom.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4756_zps1ps2urom.jpg\" height=\"377\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's not over the top sweet, so you could add an extra drizzle of maple syrup if you wish.\u0026nbsp; I found it just right. \u0026nbsp; Enjoy!\u0026nbsp; (Do store any leftovers in the refrigerator, warming them up slightly before serving.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4757_zpskck8m4dd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4757_zpskck8m4dd.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"390\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Maple \u0026amp; Bacon Granola*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/maple-bacon-granola\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis\n warm granola is best served warm from the pan and is quite moreish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nAbundant with the flavours of crisp bacon, maple, buttery toasted oats, \ntoasted nuts and studded with soft squidgy caramel flavoured dates and \nnuggets of dried cranberry.\u0026nbsp; What's not to like?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I like to serve this \nwith dollops of ice cold Greek yogurt.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n6 rashers of smoked streaky bacon, cut into 1 inch squares\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 TBS of butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS pure maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g of old fashioned rolled oats (1 1\/3 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n50g of whole pecan nuts (scant half cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n50g of pumpkin seeds (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS sunflower seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\na large handful of chopped dates\u003C\/div\u003E\na large handful of dried cranberries\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4759_zps41stvmpz.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4759_zps41stvmpz.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nMelt\n the butter in a large shallow pan.\u0026nbsp; Once it begins to foam, add the \nbacon pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cook until crisp, over medium low heat, stirring \noccasionally.\u0026nbsp; Don't let it burn.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir in the maple syrup, oats, nuts,\n and seeds.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes, until \nslightly crisped and sweetly\u0026nbsp; fragrant.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir in the dried fruit and \nserve, spooned into bowls with a dollop of cold Greek Yogurt on top.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4764_zps7pqccspw.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4764_zps7pqccspw.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"384\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBon Appetit!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6158820628604995846\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/01\/maple-bacon-granola.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6158820628604995846"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6158820628604995846"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/01\/maple-bacon-granola.html","title":"Maple \u0026 Bacon Granola"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4950861692921152550"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-26T04:00:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-05-04T12:59:00.002+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cooking for two"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dairy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy options"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" border=\"0\" height=\"627\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2515_zpstqazwwhh.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I just love this time of year when my garden is filled to bursting with fresh summer fruits . . .\u0026nbsp; the last of the strawberries, logan berries, raspberries, blueberries, gooseberries, black currants in the main and ripening blackberries in the hedge!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI try to incorporate as many of them as I can into our daily diets. Its such a healthy thing to do!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN25151_zps8hix5zt4.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" width=\"467\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCrumbles, bakes, cakes, with cream and sugar . . . and one of my favourite ways, for breakfast\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; a delicious fruity breakfast knickerbocker glory.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPerfect for summer!\u0026nbsp; Actually its perfect any time of year.\u0026nbsp; Whenever you are craving something that tiny bit special, but also very easy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" border=\"0\" height=\"589\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2516_zpsswnkey1e.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat is a knickerbocker glory?\u0026nbsp; Well, traditionally it is a\u0026nbsp; layered cream sundae that is served in a large tall conical glass to be eaten with a distinctive long spoon . . .\u0026nbsp; a dessert peculiar to the British Isles.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;The knickerbocker glory, first described in the 1920s, may contain ice cream, cream, fruit, meringue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELayers of these different sweet tastes are alternated in a tall glass and topped with different kinds of syrup, nuts, whipped cream and often a cherry.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" border=\"0\" height=\"627\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2517_zps04ueotzz.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is not one of those\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; and actually the only thing which resembles the original is the fact that it's prepared in a tall glass to be eaten with a long spoon.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENot to mention\u0026nbsp; that there is plenty of fruit in it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2518_zpsu8sfrzns.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" width=\"597\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInstead of ice cream I use creamy Greek yogurt. You could use frozen yogurt if you can find it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThat would be also great!\u0026nbsp; I have also used a mix of berries today . . .\u0026nbsp; raspberries, blueberries and strawberries . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" border=\"0\" height=\"590\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2519_zpsajt6n879.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese are layered in a tall glass along with some of my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2014\/04\/kitchen-sink-granola.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehomemade granola\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E . . . sooooo good.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E(I try not to get any of the dried fruits in the layers . . . so they don't conflict with the fresh fruits if you know what I mean.)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou could also use storebought granola or even crushed granola bars.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2520_zpsvbdxa2eq.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith a final sprinkle of granola and a drizzle of liquid honey on top, these really please!\u0026nbsp; We love them!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThey are a great weekend breakfast which feels like a bit of an indulgence, but which is actually really quite healthy!\u0026nbsp; I hope you will give them a go!\u0026nbsp; Simple.\u0026nbsp; Easy.\u0026nbsp; Delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" border=\"0\" height=\"629\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2522_zpsvmgswt65.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Breakfast Knickerbocker Glories*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 2\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/breakfast-knicker\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nA really delicious way to eat a healthy breakfast which is loaded with fruit and goodness.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 TBS granola (can also use crushed granola bars)\u003C\/div\u003E\na handful each of blueberries, raspberries and strawberries\u003C\/div\u003E\n(Or whatever berry you have to hand)\u003C\/div\u003E\n8 TBS low fat greek yoghurt\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS clear honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\na bit of granola to sprinkle\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" border=\"0\" height=\"618\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2524_zpsznyrsdjd.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSprinkle\n 1 TBS of granola in each of two tall glasses or knickerbocker glory \nglasses.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Top with some blueberries, 1 TBS yogurt,some raspberries, 1 \nTBS of yogurt, some strawberries, 1 TBS yogurt 1 more TBS of granola and\n the remainder of the yogurt.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle with a bit of granola, drizzle \nwith honey and serve immediately.\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENote\u003C\/b\u003E - Quantities are given to make two servings, but the recipe can easily be multiplied to serve more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2518_zpsu8sfrzns.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory\" width=\"597\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Open Sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; 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Usually at the weekend, I like to pull the boat out a bit and bake us something nice for our breakfast.\u0026nbsp; It could be muffins or scones, or even a nice tea bread or breakfast cake.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Today I baked us this lovely Twisty Fruity Bread!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2479_zpsmw6avdzj.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2479_zpsmw6avdzj.jpg\" height=\"366\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's the kind of bread that anyone can make.\u0026nbsp; It's not a yeast bread, but begins with a simple scone dough, which just anyone can make.\u0026nbsp; It's simply sifting ingredients into a bowl, rubbing in butter and adding liquid to form a soft dough.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2480_zpse4ktjxzn.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2480_zpse4ktjxzn.jpg\" height=\"361\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe dough is then divided in half and each half patted into a square, which gets topped with a mixture of egg white and a fruity swiss meusli.\u0026nbsp; Dorset Cereals makes a nice one.\u0026nbsp; I added some extra dried cherries to mine because I love them, but you can use it just as is.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2482_zpswqcl48pg.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2482_zpswqcl48pg.jpg\" height=\"383\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTis then rolled up tightly, placed on a lined baking sheet, where you cut each roll in half way up the middle almost all the way.\u0026nbsp; The two halves are then each twisted and pressed at the ends to join. \u0026nbsp; A milk\/egg glaze applied and then baked.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2483_zpsfydd6ppt.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2483_zpsfydd6ppt.jpg\" height=\"361\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBaked until it's all puffed and golden. \u0026nbsp; Glazed with apricot jam when first out of the oven and then with alemon icing glaze, it's gorgeous.\u0026nbsp; Absolutely gorgeous.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2484_zpsqxgve2sw.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2484_zpsqxgve2sw.jpg\" height=\"373\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSoft scone dough . . .\u0026nbsp; riddled with oaty goodness and dried fruit and glazed with some sweetness.\u0026nbsp; Turn on the oven and break out the mixing bowls!\u0026nbsp; There's very little NOT to like here! ☺\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2485_zpsycuh00ag.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2485_zpsycuh00ag.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Twisty Fruity Bread*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/twisty-fruity-bread\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA\n novel twisted quick bread made with a buttery scone type of dough, \ntopped with a fruity muesli filling, rolled, cut, twisted and baked.\u0026nbsp; \nGlazed with apricot jam and an icing, everyone loves this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the bread:\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\n380g plain flour (2 7\/8 cups flour)\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\npinch of salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n5 TBS caster sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n5 TBS unsalted butter, chilled and cubed\u003C\/div\u003E\n190ml whole milk (3\/4 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the filling:\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range egg whites\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g of a highly fruited muesli cereal\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo finish:\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 1\/2 TBS apricot jam\u003C\/div\u003E\n250g of icing sugar, sifted (1 7\/8 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\nthe zest of one lemon\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n6 TBS hot water\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2486_zpsbmeqlfw5.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2486_zpsbmeqlfw5.jpg\" height=\"378\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk the egg whites for the filling in a bowl until frothy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir in the cereal.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSift\n the flour and baking powder into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Whisk in the sugar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drop in\n the butter and then rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles \nbread crumbs.\u0026nbsp; Whisk together the eggs and milk.\u0026nbsp; Pour into the dry \ningredients (RESERVE SOME FOR AN EGG WASH) just until the dough comes \ntogether.\u0026nbsp; Knead lightly and then divide in half.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nRoll or \npat out half into a 10 inch square on a lightly floured surface.\u0026nbsp; Spread\n with half of the muesli mixture, leaving about 3\/4 of an inch free on \none end.\u0026nbsp; Brush this edge with some of the egg wash.\u0026nbsp; Roll up from \nopposite side towards the egg wash side and press to close.\u0026nbsp; Repeat with\n the other half of the dough and filling.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace both rolls,\n spaced well apart on a baking tray.\u0026nbsp; Cut in half lengthwise, leaving \nabout 3\/4 of an inch uncut at one end.\u0026nbsp; Twist the two cut lengths of \neach roll together and secure at the end.\u0026nbsp; Brush with more egg wash.\u0026nbsp; \nBake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMelt the apricot\n jam together with 50ml (1 3\/4 oz) of water in a small pan over low \nheat.\u0026nbsp; Push through a seive if it is very chunky.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u0026nbsp; Brush \nthis over the bread as soon as you remove it from the oven.\u0026nbsp; Set the \nbreads on a wire rack to cool.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOnce the bread has \ncompletely cooled, beat the icing sugar together with the lemon zest \nbutter and water until smooth.\u0026nbsp; Drizzle over the top of the cooled \nrolls.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7454165338337016748\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/07\/twisty-fruity-bread.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7454165338337016748"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7454165338337016748"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/07\/twisty-fruity-bread.html","title":"Twisty Fruity Bread"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6014535297379600586"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-30T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-09-30T04:00:05.166+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dried fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nuts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Biscoff (Lotus) Granola"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7320_zps4dcdc32a.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7320_zps4dcdc32a.jpg\" height=\"381\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI think you would pretty much have to live under a rock to not know what Biscoff, or Lotus cookies are. \u0026nbsp; They are those gorgeous little caramel flavoured biscuits that they hand out in coffee shops and that get handed out on Delta Airlines etc.\u0026nbsp; I just adore them. \u0026nbsp; I just love Nutella and Peanut butter . . . so when I found that they make a Lotus (Biscoff) Spread\u0026nbsp; I was thrilled and of course I had to buy some.\u0026nbsp; Oh boy that is some good.\u0026nbsp; I could eat it with a spoon.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; All caramel rich and gooey . . .\u0026nbsp; lovely on crackers or plain biscuit\/cookies.\u0026nbsp; Or sandwiched between two . . .\u0026nbsp; just sayin! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7315_zps2d199fc4.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7315_zps2d199fc4.jpg\" height=\"362\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy breakfast cereal of choice has always been homemade granola.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I like to make my own.\u0026nbsp; That way I can control the fat and sugar in it. And I can add plenty of nuts and dried fruit.\u0026nbsp; I just think homemade granola tastes a lot better than any store bought one.\u0026nbsp; End of.\u0026nbsp; I've been making my own for years and years.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's rather spoiled me for wanting anything else.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7316_zpsde4e9a41.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7316_zpsde4e9a41.jpg\" height=\"326\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis particular version here today uses raw cashew nuts and pecans . . .\u0026nbsp; and pumpkin seeds, so it's nice and nutty.\u0026nbsp; I also like to add big flakes of unsweetened coconut. \u0026nbsp; They are almost like coconut shavings really.\u0026nbsp; I get mine in the baking section of Marks and Sparks.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; I also like to use old fashioned rolled oats, as I like the bigger flakes of oats.\u0026nbsp; They get all nutty tasting. \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7321_zpsbbef0140.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7321_zpsbbef0140.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"399\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis time I used large sticky raisins and dried cranberries . . . I like to use coconut oil for my fat in the granola, because it's supposed to be good for you and I love the flavour it gives.\u0026nbsp; This time . . .\u0026nbsp; I melted it with some of that gorgeous Lotus Spread . . .\u0026nbsp; some honey and a bit of brown sugar.\u0026nbsp; Oh man . . .\u0026nbsp; is this ever gorgeous.\u0026nbsp; A new favourite.\u0026nbsp; I eat it for breakfast with a dollop of no fat Greek yogurt and some honey drizzled over top. This is my idea of heaven.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7323_zps42b3a671.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7323_zps42b3a671.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"386\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Biscoff (Lotus) Granola*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 19 servings\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/biscoff-granola\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nIf you love Biscoff, or Lotus caramelized biscuits, you will love this delicious granola which is very easy to make.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g of old fashioned rolled oats (2 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g of unsweetened coconut flakes\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g of shelled pecans (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g of raw cashew nuts (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n35g of pumpkin seeds (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 TBS soft light brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n50g of coconut oil (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n45g of Biscoff or Lotus spread (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n112g of honey (1\/3 cup, I used Manuka)\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g of dried fruit (I used a mixture of cranberries, sour cherries and raisins, 1 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7322_zps59ba2f39.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7322_zps59ba2f39.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"387\" \/\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 165*C\/325*F\/ gas mark 3.\u0026nbsp; Lightly butter a large rimmed baking tray.\u003C\/div\u003E\nMix\n the oats, coconut flakes, nuts, and pumpkin seeds together in a large \nbowl.\u0026nbsp; Heat the coconut oil, biscoff spread, honey brown sugar in a \nsaucepan until everything is melted and amalgamated. Pour this mixture \nover the dry ingredients and toss to coat well and spread it \nthroughout.\u0026nbsp; Spread in an even layer on the baking tray. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake \nin the heated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, giving it a good stir every 10 \nminutes, until the granola is crisp and golden brown.\u0026nbsp; Take care that it\n does not burn.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAllow to cool completely before stirring in the dried fruit.\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container for two to three weeks."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6014535297379600586\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/09\/biscoff-lotus-granola.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6014535297379600586"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6014535297379600586"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/09\/biscoff-lotus-granola.html","title":"Biscoff (Lotus) Granola"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2617818664375698688"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-20T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-04-20T06:11:06.656+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Kitchen Sink Granola"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4191_zps652fd94f.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4191_zps652fd94f.jpg\" height=\"355\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love granola. \u0026nbsp;I have loved it since my hippy dippy days back in the early 1970's. \u0026nbsp;I loved granola way before it became cool and I have always enjoyed making my own! \u0026nbsp;I think home-made is always infinitely better than anything shop bought.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4192_zpsdfb57637.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4192_zpsdfb57637.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"390\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love cookies too and one of my favourite cookies has always been kitchen sink cookies . . . you know the kind I mean. \u0026nbsp; I don't think I've ever put my recipe on it, but basically they are a basic peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie that has all sorts in it . . . coconut, raisins, etc. \u0026nbsp;Pretty much everything but the kitchen sink, hence the name! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4196_zpsad9f655e.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4196_zpsad9f655e.jpg\" height=\"351\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnyways, today I got to thinking . . . what if I made a granola that was based on my favourite kitchen sink cookies . . . one that was filled with all that I love about those cookies, but was still relatively low in fat and this is what I came up with. \u0026nbsp; The only fat in this is . . . . tada! \u0026nbsp;The Peanut Butter and with only 130g of it (1\/2 cup) in the whole recipe, which makes a pretty decent six cups . . . that means there is only a fraction of fat per serving. \u0026nbsp;Win! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4197_zpsb212a49f.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4197_zpsb212a49f.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd it's filled with lots of goodies like peanuts, sultanas . . . coconut. \u0026nbsp;Okay so perhaps the chocolate chips are a bit naughty . . . but you know . . . \u0026nbsp;all fun and no play . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4199_zps3b2f4b44.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4199_zps3b2f4b44.jpg\" height=\"355\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCan be dull and kind of boring, and this granola is definitely not that! \u0026nbsp;I think you're going to love this. \u0026nbsp;It's great! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4198_zps497542cb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4198_zps497542cb.jpg\" height=\"374\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Kitchen Sink Granola*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes about 6 cups\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/kitchen-sink-granola\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOne of my favourite cookies is Kitchen Sink cookies, stogged full of peanut butter, rolled oats, raisins, peanuts, chocolate chips, and coconut.\u0026nbsp; I decided to create a breakfast granola based on the same idea.\u0026nbsp; This is not too sweet.\u0026nbsp; Just right and very delicious. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E300g old fashioned rolled oats (3 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E150g salted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped (1 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E70g savory seed mixture (with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, etc.) 1\/2 cup\u003Cbr \/\u003E40g flaked coconut (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/2 tsp fine sea salt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E130g smooth peanut butter (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E115 ml of pure maple syrup (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E60g light muscovado sugar (1\/4 cup packed)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 tsp vanilla\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 TBS water\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETo finish:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E225g of semi sweet chocolate chips (1 1\/4 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E150g of sultana raisins (1 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(You can use more. It's a matter of taste)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 165*C\/325*F\/ gas mark 3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Lightly butter a large baking tray.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMix the oat peanuts, seed mixture, flaked coconut, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.\u0026nbsp; Place the peanut butter, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla and water into a small saucepan.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cook over low heat, whisking constantly until the peanut butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Don't let it boil.\u0026nbsp; Remove it from the heat and pour it over the oat mixture.\u0026nbsp; Mix well together.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spread it out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring it from the edges every 10 minutes.\u0026nbsp; It should be golden brown when done.\u0026nbsp; Remove it from the oven and sprinkle 45g (1\/4 cup) of chocolate chips over top.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; When they soften lightly stir them in a bit.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool completely and then stir in the remaining chocolate chips and raisins.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Store in a large airtight container at room temperature.\u0026nbsp; It will keep for several months, but I doubt that you hae it that long. It's really tasty!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2617818664375698688\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/04\/kitchen-sink-granola.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2617818664375698688"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2617818664375698688"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/04\/kitchen-sink-granola.html","title":"Kitchen Sink Granola"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1489173517695691704"},"published":{"$t":"2012-09-05T04:00:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-09-05T04:00:04.960+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy options"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chunky Chewy Fruit \u0026 Nut Granola"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930449820\/\" title=\"SAM_0937 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8038\/7930449820_b1ed026a51.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0937\" height=\"343\" width=\"368\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI think one of my favourite things to have for breakfast of all time is Granola.  I just love it.  When I eat it, I feel like I am doing something really good for myself . . . all earth mother and all that . . . a bit like a hippy, a naturalist.  (Not\u003Ci\u003E THAT \u003C\/i\u003Ekind!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930446292\/\" title=\"SAM_0938 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8437\/7930446292_375e0ab776.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0938\" height=\"363\" width=\"365\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's all that dried fruit . . . and the toasted nuts and oats.  It just seems uber healthy and I confess . . .  moreishly delish!  More often than not though . . . I will have a pot of low fat yoghurt and then a bit of the granola on top, because it's usually quite high in calories too . . . and sometimes fat!  Especially if you buy a ready made one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930443188\/\" title=\"SAM_0940 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8172\/7930443188_b289875c9e.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0940\" height=\"351\" width=\"369\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThose ready made ones are usually pumped FULL of fat and sugar . . . not a lot of nuts, and more than likely they will be peanuts, which are also very high in fat.  The fruit in them??  Usually not a lot, and then mostly raisins, unless you pay\u003Ci\u003E extra\u003C\/i\u003E to get a \"designer\" type granola!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930439846\/\" title=\"SAM_0941 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8035\/7930439846_d2a6f1fe66.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0941\" height=\"340\" width=\"352\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThat's why I like to make my own.  I control what goes into it.  I control the amount of nuts and fruit, and the type of nuts and fruit.  You will always find a delicious combination of fruit in mine . . .  dried cherries, cranberries, sultanas, apricots, dates, blueberries . . . plus there won't be a peanut in sight . . . just raw almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds . . . sometimes cashews and macadamias, maybe even pistachios . . . it's normally a pretty scrummy mix.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930436458\/\" title=\"SAM_0942 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8169\/7930436458_eb536ba787.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0942\" height=\"341\" width=\"359\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI found this pretty low fat recipe in one of my cookery books the other day.  (Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes, recipes from a modern kitchen garden by Jeanne Kelley)  It's a really lovely book, if you would like to take a look at it, you can find it \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Blue-Eggs-Yellow-Tomatoes-Recipes\/dp\/0762431830\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, in the UK, and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Eggs-Yellow-Tomatoes-Recipes\/dp\/0762431830\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, in the US.  Anyways, this recipe didn't use a lot of fat in it, and not a heck of a lot of sugar either.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930433540\/\" title=\"SAM_0943 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8174\/7930433540_20c720b457.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0943\" height=\"350\" width=\"363\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd the sweeteners that it did use were pretty much natural ones like molasses and honey, and soft light brown sugar.  I did change out the soft light brown sugar for light brown muscovado sugar . . . because I think that the muscovado sugar is even less processed . . .  I kind of like things as natural and whole as I can get them . . . if it is within my power to do so.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930430220\/\" title=\"SAM_0944 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8446\/7930430220_57eba6e030.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0944\" height=\"361\" width=\"361\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI changed the fruit around a bit as well.  She only called for dates and raisins . . . I added a few different ones.  Mostly the ones I had in the house . . . dried cherries, dried cranberries, sultanas . . . dried blueberries . . .  I used pecans, and almonds  . . . and pumpin seeds . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930428072\/\" title=\"SAM_0946 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8032\/7930428072_e204c09a3f.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0946\" height=\"344\" width=\"365\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd I added shredded coconut . . . coz I like coconut . . . and then, because I had used the coconut . . . and I happened to have several tubs of extra virgin coconut oil in my larder . . . I changed out the vegetable oil for extra virgin coconut oil.  (I'm learning sis!!)  My sister has a blog . . . \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/flatbellyfiles.blogspot.co.uk\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFlat Belly Files.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  It's all about healthy eating and the such.  She's a real pro at it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930426044\/\" title=\"SAM_0947 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8299\/7930426044_ab020690a1.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0947\" height=\"329\" width=\"357\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe end result being . . . I have created one of the most delicious granola's I have ever made, and that's saying a lot because I have made some pretty tasty ones before.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI can't keep my hands off of this one though . . . it's pretty darn scrummy, and I like to think that it's that little bit healthier than even my old version.  That can't be bad!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930418770\/\" title=\"SAM_0955 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8452\/7930418770_6b9d44cb4f.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0955\" height=\"368\" width=\"365\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chunky Chewy Fruit and Nut Granola*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Emakes about 16 servings (1\/2 cup each)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chunky-chewy-fruit-and-nut-granola\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGranola  is one of my favourite breakfast cereals.  It doesn't always to be high  in fat to be good.  This recipe uses very little fat, only 2 TBS of  coconut oil, but it still tastes delicious.  I love all of the nuttiness  and like to use a mixture of dried fruits to give it some added  sweetness, texture and flavour.  I love to serve this with fresh fruit  and yoghurt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E250g of old fashioned rolled oats (3 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E85g of whole, raw almonds (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 large handfuls of raw pumpkin seeds (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E60g of coarsely chopped pecans\u003Cbr \/\u003E40g of shredded coconut (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E100g of light brown muscovado sugar (1\/2 cup packed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E60ml of liquid honey (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E60ml of mild molasses (1\/4 cup, not black strap)\u003Cbr \/\u003E60ml of hot water (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS melted coconut oil (or sunflower oil)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp fine sea salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E200g  of assorted dried fruits (about 1 1\/2 cups, dried cherries, sultanas,  chopped apricots, chopped dates, sultanas, dried sweetened cranberries,  etc.it's your choice)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83690526@N06\/7930416700\/\" title=\"SAM_0957 by MarieAliceJoanRayner, on Flickr\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8297\/7930416700_a0569988d4.jpg\" alt=\"SAM_0957\" height=\"347\" width=\"370\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 165*C\/325*F\/ gas mark 3.  Oil a large rimmed baking sheet.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeasure  the oats, nuts, seeds, coconut and cinnamon into a large bowl.  Measure  the sugar, honey, molasses, hot water, coconut oil and sea salt into a  heavy bottomed saucepan.  Cook and stir over medium heat until the sugar  is melted.  Bring to the boil and then pour this  mixture over the oat  mixture in the bowl.  Toss together to coat all of the oats and nuts  with the mixture.  Spread out into a single layer on the baking sheet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERoast  in the heated oven for about 40 minutes, until golden brown, stirring  every 10 minutes.  Remove from the oven and stir in your fruit.  Return  to the oven and roast for a further 10 minutes.  Remove from the oven  and cool.  Stire in an airtight container for up to two weeks."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1489173517695691704\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/09\/chunky-chewy-fruit-nut-granola.html#comment-form","title":"16 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1489173517695691704"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1489173517695691704"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/09\/chunky-chewy-fruit-nut-granola.html","title":"Chunky Chewy Fruit \u0026 Nut Granola"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"16"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4690014891736977582"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-30T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-05-30T04:00:01.816+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easy Stovetop Granola"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"337\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17091.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI just love eating oats for breakfast.  In the winter this often means oatmeal, and it's the perfect wintertime breakfast as it is warm and filling . . . a real stick to the ribs breakfast when it is cold and you need all that extra energy and warmth!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"362\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17093.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut come the warmer weather I am so loathe to give up my oats!\u0026nbsp; Oats are not only good for your heart but they are a slow release energy carb . . . and so they help you to feel satisfied and full longer!\u0026nbsp; Much better for a greedy gus like me!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"328\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17092.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love granola as well . . . and I love homemade granola much, much more than storebought mixtures.\u0026nbsp; At least when I make it myself I can control what exactly goes into it.\u0026nbsp; I like that idea.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"376\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17090.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere's a delicious granola recipe that you can make in the summer months without heating up your oven and kitchen!\u0026nbsp; You make it completely on top of the stove.\u0026nbsp; Truth be told I love my normal granola recipe . . . but I love this one even more!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"396\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17094.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou make a tasty butter\/sugar\/honey mixture and flavour it with vanilla and almond . . . and then you stir in oats, coconut and a variety of nuts.\u0026nbsp; Then you just stand there stirring it for a time, until it gets all toasted and golden brown.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"385\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17095.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou pour it out onto a baking sheet spread it out to let it cool and then you stir in whatever combination of dried fruit you like.\u0026nbsp; Today I did dried cranberries, dried blueberries and raisins.\u0026nbsp; But I sometimes add dried mango, pineapple and guava chunks. \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"353\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17097.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt smells gorgeous while you are making it . . . I like to have it for breakfast in a bowl along with some thick greek yogurt.\u0026nbsp; It's just like eating dessert.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"377\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17099.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I like the idea of eating dessert for breakfast, don't you???\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"368\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17103.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Easy Stovetop Granola*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes a large 2 litre container\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/easy-stovetop-granola\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo easy to make and perfect for the summer when you don't want to heat up your kitchen.\u0026nbsp; Delicious too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n320g of rolled oats, not quick cooking (4 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n115g of butter (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp almond extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 TBS runny honey\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g of soft light brown sugar (1\/2 cup packed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n85g of flaked almonds (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n60g of chopped pecans (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n55g of whole cashews (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n75g of shredded coconut (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n150g of dried fruit (about 1 cup, whichever mix you want)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace\n a large skillet over medium heat.\u0026nbsp; Add the butter, brown sugar, honey, \nvanilla and almond extract.\u0026nbsp; Cook and stir to melt.\u0026nbsp; Add the oats, nuts \nand coconut to the skillet.\u0026nbsp; Stir to coat well with the butter\/sugar \nmixture.\u0026nbsp; Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until \nthe granola is a dark golden brown.\u0026nbsp; This will take 10 to 20 minutes and\n do keep an eye on it so that it doesn't catch and burn.\u0026nbsp; Remove from \nthe heat and pour out onto a baking sheet to cool\u0026nbsp; completely.\u0026nbsp; Add the \ndried fruit and mix in.\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4690014891736977582\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/05\/easy-stovetop-granola.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4690014891736977582"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4690014891736977582"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/05\/easy-stovetop-granola.html","title":"Easy Stovetop Granola"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4195498718354413930"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-11T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-11-03T15:43:13.522+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family pleasers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy options"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Country Farmhouse Baked Breakfast Oats"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"8 Reasons to Love Oats\" class=\"main_post_image  \" height=\"267\" src=\"http:\/\/dingo.care2.com\/pictures\/greenliving\/1149\/1148124.large.jpg\" width=\"431\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;\"\u003E\nSource: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.care2.com\/greenliving\/the-power-of-oats.html\" style=\"color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003Ecare2.com\u003C\/a\u003E via \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/aolha\/\" style=\"color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDawn\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/\" style=\"color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen I was a child I was not overly fond of oatmeal . . . not for breakfast or any other time . . . unless it was baked into cookies . . . then I could be gently persuaded to eat it.\u0026nbsp; I wasn't eating cooked oatmeal for love nor money.\u0026nbsp; It was just not my cup of tea . . . at all!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"343\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC16671.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nClearly my mother was not all that persuasive or inventive . . . I dare say if a bowl of these lovely baked oats had been put down in front of me . . . I'd have gobbled it up . . . no problem!\u0026nbsp; Sorry mom!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"383\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC16675.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is so easy to make that there's really no excuse not to make it.\u0026nbsp; You just throw it together and pop it into the oven.\u0026nbsp; Run upstairs to take your shower and get dressed, and by the time you come back down it'll be scrummily ready to scarf down!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"372\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC16677.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTasty baked oats . . . toothsome and slightly crumbly . . . with a nicer bite than ordinary stove topped cooked oatmeal.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"364\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC16679.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLightly flavoured with cinnamon and golden syrup . . . or honey if you would prefer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"369\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC16681.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStogged full of chunks of dried apple and sweet dried cranberries . . . poking here and there, sparkling with all the beauty of the crown jewels.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"393\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC16676.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOther than the bit of butter that you stir into it at the beginning . . . it's totally fat free too.\u0026nbsp; Of course . . . having it with cream would negate all that good.\u0026nbsp; But go on . . . why not.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"383\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC16687.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDig in!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC16686.jpg\" width=\"391\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Country Farmhouse Baked Breakfast Oats*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/country-farmhouse-baked-breakfast-oats\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nToothsome, crumbly, chock full of fruit, cinnamony and most important of all . . . a most delicious way to get your oats!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n120g of old fashioned rolled oats (1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS butter\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n375ml of boiling water (1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n375ml of milk (1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS golden syrup or honey\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\npinch salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n45g of chopped dried apples (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n75g of dried cranberries (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo serve:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nwhole milk or single cream (cold or gently warmed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\ncinnamon sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Butter a medium glass baking dish.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMeasure\n the oats into a large bowl.\u0026nbsp; Drop in the butter.\u0026nbsp; Pour the boiling \nwater over top.\u0026nbsp; Let stand for 5 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the milk, golden \nsyrup (honey), ground cinnamon, and salt.\u0026nbsp; Combine well and then pour \ninto the prepared baking dish.\u0026nbsp; Cover tightly with foil and then place \ninto the heated oven.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake for 35 minutes, remove the foil and bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer, until thick and bubbly. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSpoon into heated bowls.\u0026nbsp; Serve hot with cream or milk drizzled around the cereal and a dusting of cinnamon sugar."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4195498718354413930\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/05\/country-farmhouse-baked-breakfast-oats.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4195498718354413930"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4195498718354413930"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/05\/country-farmhouse-baked-breakfast-oats.html","title":"Country Farmhouse Baked Breakfast Oats"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4569288815482796436"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-09T04:00:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-03-09T04:00:02.390+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fruity Breakfast Granola"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15712.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI have always had a great love for granola.  I like to make my own though . . . that way I can control what goes into it.  When I make my own, I know exactly what is in it . . . natural ingredients, no preservatives, chemicals etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15713.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI first began making my own back in the early 1980's.  I had a next door neighbor who used to always make her own and it was really tasty.  Much nicer than what you found in  the shops, and not all that expensive either.  Especially if you live near a bulk food store.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15714.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThrough the years I have changed and adapted the recipe until I have what I now think is the perfect recipe.  Perfect for me at any rate.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15715.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI like a nutty, toasty granola.  Not too sweet or too high in fat.  Chock full of nuts and fruit.    You can vary the variety of nuts and fruits of course, only using what it is that brings you the most joy.  I like lots of fruit and nuts in mine. That's what brings me the most pleasure.  Handy for breakfast or for snacks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15717.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy favourite way to eat this is for breakfast, in a little glass fruit dessert dish . . .with a nice dollop of thick greek yoghurt on top,  (No fat one for me)  and a drizzle of Greek honey.  I love Greek honey with it's beautiful hint of anise flavour . . . it's my favourite kind.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15722.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is the perfect way to start the day!  Seriously!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15721.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Fruity Breakfast Granola*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Emakes about 14 cups\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/fruity-breakfast-granola\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou  can make this as fruity as you prefer.  I have found through the years  that some fruits are not that good in it as they make it soggy. I don't  recommend using any MOIST type of dried fruit,  I prefer to use dried  apricots, cranberries, raisins, mango, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E6 fluid ounces vegetable oil (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 fluid ounces of liquid honey (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E200g soft light brown sugar (1 cup packed firmly)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E650g of old fashioned flaked oats (8 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 handfuls of sunflower seeds (about 1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E40g of sweetened flaked coconut (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E85g of raw almonds (1\/2 cup .  I like marcona)\u003Cbr \/\u003E60g of raw pecans (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E30g of raw cashew nuts (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E30g raw macadamia nuts (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo finish:\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea couple handfuls of chopped dried apricots\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea couple handfuls of dried cranberries\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea couple handfuls of raisins\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea handful of chopped dried mango\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea handful of chopped dried pineapple\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea handful of chopped dried papaya\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea handful of chopped dried dates\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat  the oven to 160*C\/325*F\/ gas mark 3.  Have ready a couple of large  rimmed baking sheets, which you have sprayed with nonstick cooking  spray.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn a large bowl, combine the oats, sunflower seeds, coconut and nuts.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPut  the oil, honey, brown sugar, salt and vanilla into a saucepan.  Heat  over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.  Pour the warm mixture  over top of the oat mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon to coat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDivide  the mixture in between both of the baking sheets.  Bake in the heated  oven for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every ten minutes or so, until the  granola is a deep golden brown.  Allow to cool completely before adding  any fruit.  Store in an airtight container for up to three weeks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENote:   The recipe is quite easy to cut in half.  I normally only bake a half  recipe at a time because they are now just the two of us.  Makes a nice  snack as well."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4569288815482796436\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/03\/fruity-breakfast-granola.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4569288815482796436"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4569288815482796436"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/03\/fruity-breakfast-granola.html","title":"Fruity Breakfast Granola"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2879964488673760834"},"published":{"$t":"2012-02-29T04:00:00.006+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-11-20T10:47:23.344+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Comfort Foods"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy options"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"whole grains"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cherry Bakewell Breakfast Oats."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/BakewellTarts8.jpg\" style=\"height: 402px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI think one of my favourite British flavours has to be the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2009\/08\/bakewell-tarts.html\" style=\"color: rgb(51 , 102 , 255); font-weight: bold;\"\u003ECherry Bakewell Tart\u003C\/a\u003E . . . and Bakewell Pudding. Bakewell Tart is an English confection consisting of a shortcrust pastry with a layer of jam and a sponge filling with almonds. The Bakewell Pudding on the other hand is a flaky pastry, with a layer of jam and an egg and almond filling. Some versions of the tart are covered with a layer of fondant.  I do confess I love them all . . . the tarts, the pudding and the fondant!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/BakewellWhoopiePies024.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love the flavours so much that I adapted them to create my very own  \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/bakewell-whoopie-pies.html\" style=\"color: rgb(51 , 102 , 255); font-weight: bold;\"\u003ECherry Bakewell Whoopie Pies\u003C\/a\u003E a few years back, and I have to confess they were just about the scrummiest whoopie pies I have ever eaten!  I've also created  \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/bakewell-scones.html\" style=\"color: rgb(51 , 102 , 255); font-weight: bold;\"\u003EBakewell Scones\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(51 , 102 , 255);\"\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2009\/07\/raspberry-bakewell-cake.html\" style=\"color: rgb(51 , 102 , 255); font-weight: bold;\"\u003ERaspberry Bakewell Cake\u003C\/a\u003E, quite successfully and I adore them both!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15564.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nToday for breakfast I decided to take the Bakewell flavours that little bit further and I created Cherry Bakewell Breakfast Oats!  Just imagine it now . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15551.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWholesome and hearty oats, rich and creamy . . . flavoured with the scrummy tastes of sour cherries, toasted almonds and dark cherry preserves . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15552.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe oats so filling and nutritious . . .  cooked in milk . . . with just a touch of almond extract . . . stogged full of dried sour cherries . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15553.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTopped with a swirl of beautiful dark cherry preserves and a scattering of toasted flaked almonds, nutty and sweet . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15554.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh how moreish . . . oh how wonderful . . . this is the type of food that Enid Blyton made me dream about when I was a child!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15555.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs I sat there this morning devouring every delicious mouthful, I could almost imagine tucking into a scrummy bowl of this with my mates . . . storing up much needed energy for the adventures that the day ahead might hold . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nExcept there is no parrot named Kiki to amuse us . . . just a mad Cocker named Mitzie, who is in all truth probably quite a bit easier to handle and put up with.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15557.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCherry Bakewell Breakfast Oats.  Try some today.  You won't be sorry you did and I dare to hazard a guess that it will become a firm favourite in your home as well.  We loved this . . . we truly did.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh I am a \u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003Every\u003C\/span\u003E clever clogs to be sure . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15559.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Cherry Bakewell Breakfast Oats*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 2 generously\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cherry-bakewell-breakfast-oats\" style=\"color: rgb(51 , 102 , 255); font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAll the flavours of your favourite tart in a beautiful breakfast indulgence.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n500ml of milk (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n80g of rolled oats (Old fashioned) (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n40g dried cherries (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/8 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp almond extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS black cherry jam\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS toasted flaked almonds\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCombine  the milk, oats, dried cherries and salt in a medium saucepan.  Stir and  bring to the boil, stirring.  Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for  about 5 minutes, until the oats are softened and the mixture is  thickened, stirring occasionally.  Stir in the almond extract.  Spoon  into heated bowls.  Swirl a TBS of cherry jam into each and then  sprinkle with some toasted almonds.  Serve immediately.  Delicious!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2879964488673760834\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/02\/cherry-bakewell-breakfast-oats.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2879964488673760834"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2879964488673760834"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/02\/cherry-bakewell-breakfast-oats.html","title":"Cherry Bakewell Breakfast Oats."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6627641360929518029"},"published":{"$t":"2012-01-19T04:00:00.004+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-01-19T08:30:53.490+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Comfort Foods"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winter Food"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Vanilla Spiced Breakfast Oatmeal"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14957.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis has to be our favourite weekday breakfast in the winter time.  Not only is it filling, giving us much needed energy to combat the colder winter temps, but it also is belly warming and immensely satisfying without being high in calories or fat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14958.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt really doesn't take much effort to make your own oatmeal from scratch and let me be honest here . . . homemade from scratch tastes infinitely better than prepacked\/instant . . . seriously.\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's comforting and heartwarming.  It's delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14959.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI think it is the vanilla and spices that make this so special.  I also happen to like raisins and they also add something wonderful to the mix . . . and as for those toasted pecan nuts on top, well they give an added dimension of flavour and crunch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14962.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou really can't go wrong with this . . . lightly sweetened with brown sugar and juicy plump raisins . . . it is the perfect winter breakast.  And if you are really in a rush, you can spoon yours into a cup and take it with you when you dash out the door to begin your day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's a good thing . . . not to copy Martha or anything . . . but it \u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003EIS\u003C\/span\u003E a good thing!  (Don't throw away any leftovers . . . I've got something fantastic to show you tomorrow that makes good use of them!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14961.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Vanilla Spiced Breakfast Oatmeal*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/vanilla-spice-breakfast-oatmeal\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis  makes a frequent appearance on our seasonal Winter breakfast table.   Spiced with warm spices and topped with crunchy toasted pecans, it's  filling, delicious and always welcome!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E60g of shelled pecan nuts (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E825ml of water (3 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E160g of old fashioned rolled oats (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E75g of raisins (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp pure vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003Efreshly grated nutmeg\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS firmly packed soft light brown sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E250ml of low fat milk to serve (1 cup) or to taste\u003Cbr \/\u003Eground cinnamon to dust over top\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace  the pecans in a dry skillet over medium high heat.  Cook and stir,  until golden brown and fragrant.  Set aside to cool and then chop them  coarsely.  The toasting should only take about 5 minutes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECombine  the water, oats, raisins and salt in a medium saucepan.  Bring to the  boil then reduce to a slow simmer and simmer for about 5 minutes,  stirring frequently, until the oats are tender and cooked.  Remove from  the heat.  Stir in the  brown sugar, vanilla and freshly grated nutmeg  to taste.  Divide into heated serving bowls and serve with some milk  poured over top (if desired), a dusting of cinnamon and 1\/4 of the  toasted pecans.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/DeepDishChickenPie.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver in The Cottage this morning, a delicious \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ayearfromoakcottage.org\/2012\/01\/bloom-where-you-are-planted.html\"\u003EDeep Dish Chicken Pie\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6627641360929518029\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/01\/vanilla-spiced-breakfast-oatmeal.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6627641360929518029"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6627641360929518029"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/01\/vanilla-spiced-breakfast-oatmeal.html","title":"Vanilla Spiced Breakfast Oatmeal"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6686330769621475969"},"published":{"$t":"2011-03-29T04:00:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-04-27T20:01:49.564+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies and bars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nutell-O's"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Family%20pictures\/RiceCrispieSquares.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was going through my box of photographs the other day and came across this one.  It's my four youngest children cleaning out the residue left in the  pot after I had made a batch of Rice Crispie Squares.   My eldest son isn't there . . . he was about 15 at the time, and cleaning out Rice Crispie pots was not considered at all cool!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA lot of water has run under the bridge since then . . .  see that little one with the cheeky grin that you can see  front on?  Well . . . he's 24 years old now, and in the Canadian Armed Forces!  I'll wager it's been a long time since he cleaned out a rice crispie pot!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10023.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSeeing that photo did make me very nostalgic though . . . and so, I decided to make a treat today . . .  to share with the little fella next door.  Unfortunately,    I didn't have any rice crispies . . . sigh . . . but I did have a fresh box of cheerios, which would have to do.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10022.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd then I had a brainstorm . . . everything tastes better with Nutella does it not?  What if I mixed some nutella into the mix, along with the butter and marshmallows . . . that might make it ok, and actually quite acceptable that they were cheerios and not rice crispies . . . doncha think?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10021.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI think they turned out really ace!    Not quite so tasty to look at . . . but . . . then again, chocolate doesn't look all that great most of the time.   It's the taste that counts . . . really, and these were quite, quite scrummy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10019.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd they are definitely child  approved . . . both by the young lad next door . . .  and by the big one I live with! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI do confess . . . I \u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003Edid\u003C\/span\u003E enjoy cleaning out the pot!  It was rather\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 180%;\"\u003E tasty\u003C\/span\u003E, if I don't say so myself!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10024.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Nutell-O's*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 12 bars\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/nutell-o-s\" style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA favourite snack for  kids, both large and small alike!  Creamy nutella, melted together with  butter and marshmallows, and tasty oaty O-shaped cereal stirred in.   (Ok, so it's cheerios!)  Scrummy, yummy nummy!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 ounces butter, 1\/4 cup\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n10 ounces of big white marshmallows (about 50)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 ounces Nutella\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n10.5 ounces O-shaped cereal (like cheerios) (8 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10017.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLightly butter a 13 by 9 inch baking pan.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace  the butter, marshmallows and nutella into a large pot.  Cook and stir  over very low heat until all are melted and smoothly amalgamated.   Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheerios, stirring together  until well mixed.  Press this mixture evenly into the buttered pan.   Allow to cool until completely set, then cut into 3 by 3 1\/4 inch bars.   Store between sheets of parchment paper,  in an airtight container."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6686330769621475969\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/03\/nutell-os.html#comment-form","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6686330769621475969"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6686330769621475969"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/03\/nutell-os.html","title":"Nutell-O's"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"12"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1420824096943909423"},"published":{"$t":"2010-06-18T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-06-18T04:00:00.705+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Salads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"whole grains"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Three Grain Salad"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 365px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/3grainsalad2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe have company arriving today in the early afternoon, all the way up from Kent for the weekend.  I wanted to make something that would go over well for lunch . . . I expect they will be quite hungry after the long drive.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 357px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/salad003.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe'll be going out for dinner tonight, but I thought a nice salad with some cold ham would make a tasty and filling lunch.  We'll be spending all the afternoon walking around Chester, so some energy will be needed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 357px; height: 370px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/salad005.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI just love the versatility of rice and wheat salads.  The rice and wheat create the perfect canvas upon which to create something unique and delicious! This salad uses not one . . . not two . . . but three wholesome grains . . . nutty wheat berries, chewy pearl barley and soft brown rice.  A totally delightful combination.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 347px; height: 387px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/salad009.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThen you have the added sweet crunch of chopped apple.  I like to use red ones because they give the most lovely colour.  Apples go very well with raisins, and not so surprisingly red onion! When you add the toasty richness of walnuts and a totally deliciously spiced apple cider vinaigrette, you have a wonderful salad, that is not only very tasty, but also very healthy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 354px; height: 406px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/salad010.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can keep a smug look on your face while you are eating this one.  It's scrummily good for you and quite filling, and . . .  with all the complex carbs it holds, this one will keep you going and energized for quite a while!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 356px; height: 369px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/salad001.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Three Grain Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 12\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/three-grain-salad\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is a  delicious salad consisting of three separate grains, brown rice, pearly  barley and wheat berries combined with the addition of  crunchy apple,  sweet raisins, red onion and toasted pecans.  The spicy honey  vinaigrette dressing sets it all off perfectly!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 servings of  wheat berries, rinsed\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 servings of medium pearl barley, rinsed\u003Cbr \/\u003E4  servings of long grain brown rice, rinsed\u003Cbr \/\u003Evegetable stock cubes\u003Cbr \/\u003E1  to 2 medium sweet red apples, unpeeled, cored and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 small red  onion, peeled and finely chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 ounces raisins\u003Cbr \/\u003E60g toasted  walnuts, chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDressing:\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 ounces oil (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 ounces  cider vinegar (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS runny honey\u003Cbr \/\u003E3\/4 tsp grated  gingerroot\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 tsp ground cardamom\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 tsp sumac\u003Cbr \/\u003Esea salt and  black pepper to taste\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECook each of the grains according to the  package directions, using a vegetable stock cube in each pot.  When  tender, drain well, rinse and drain again.  Mix all together in a large  bowl.  Add the chopped apple, onion and raisins, mixing well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhisk  together the dressign ingredients.  Pour over the salad, tossing to  coat.  Serve immediately or cover and chill for 2 to 6 hours before  serving.  Just before serving, fold in the chopped nuts."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1420824096943909423\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/06\/three-grain-salad.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1420824096943909423"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1420824096943909423"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/06\/three-grain-salad.html","title":"Three Grain Salad"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3343670060425533633"},"published":{"$t":"2009-11-27T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-11-27T04:00:00.732+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cereals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Comfort Foods"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Perfect Oatmeal"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/HamlynsPinheadOatmeal500g.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen I was growing up my mother couldn't get us to eat oatmeal, not for love or money.   None of us would.   It reminded us too much of wallpaper paste, or glue . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI know . . . we were spoilt . . . we were reared on tasty breakfast cereals such as Cap'n Crunch, Fruit Loops and Puffa Puffa Rice . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Ehttp:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/cookingoatmeal008.jpg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs an adult I have come to love my oats in the morning.  There is nothing tastier, nutritious or more filling to start off your day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThey're good for your heart, and help to lower blood cholesterol.  Loaded with healthy fibre and vitamins, and well known for being one of the best foods for those who are seeking to lose fat and stay healthy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 351px; height: 450px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/cookingoatmeal009.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI love Scottish Pinhead oats, or steel cut oats as they are also known.  They have more texture and a real nutty flavour that we here in Oak Cottage just love.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cembed type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" allownetworking=\"all\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"http:\/\/wmg.photobucket.com\/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http:\/\/wmg.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/d436ed05.pbw\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"\u003E\u003C\/embed\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is my perfected way of cooking them.  I could eat this every morning and would choose it over anything else in a heartbeat!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 361px; height: 397px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/cookingoatmeal012.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you would have told me that when I was ten, I would have thought you quite insane . . . although . . .  being the perfectly well behaved child that I was, I would never have told you so . . . ☺\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 356px; height: 368px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/cookingoatmeal015.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Perfect Oatmeal*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Eserves 3 to 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/perfect-oatmeal\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlso known as Scotch oats, Irish oatmeal and pinhead oats, Steel cut oats are whole oats that have been cut into thirds instead of rolled and flattened into flakes.  Yummo!  (Psst!! Use a wooden spoon for stirring and cooking them!  Don't ask me why, but they taste better! )\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 1\/2 pints water\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 pint of whole milk\u003Cbr \/\u003E25g unsalted butter\u003Cbr \/\u003E6 ounces of steel cut oats\u003Cbr \/\u003Epinch salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace the water and milk into a large saucepan and bring to a simmer.  Keep simmering on medium low heat while you toast the oats.  (you do NOT want it to boil)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHeat a medium heavy based skillet over medium heat.  Add the butter and heat until the butter starts to foam.  Add the oats and toast, stirring constantly  until golden and fragrant and having an almost butterscotch aroma.  This should take several minutes.  Remove from the heat and whisk the toasted oats into the simmering water\/milk mixture.  Simmer gently for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.  Stir in the salt and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally,  for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until the oatmeal is thick and creamy like a custard pudding.    Remove from the heat and allow to stand for about 5 minutes, undisturbed before serving.  Serve immediately with your choice of additions.  I personally like cream and a bit of golden syrup, but you may like something else.  Maple syrup is good as are raisins and other dried fruits, and brown sugar.  Enjoy!!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3343670060425533633\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2009\/11\/perfect-oatmeal.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3343670060425533633"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3343670060425533633"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2009\/11\/perfect-oatmeal.html","title":"Perfect Oatmeal"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}}]}});