Light Relief

American-style Granola

This granola is higher in fat and calories than muesli, but it is delicious sprinkled on yoghurt and fruits or used as a crumble topping.

Calories per serving: 124
Saturated fat: Low
Total fat: high
Protein: Medium
Carbohydrate: Medium
Cholesterol: Nil
Vitamins: Folic acid, E
Minerals: Iron, Potassium Makes 12 x 1oz/25g servings

Ingredients

½oz/15g sunflower oil
½oz/15g runny honey
6oz/175g rolled oats
1oz/25g each wholewheat flakes, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and mixed chopped nuts
1tsp ground cinnamon

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas mark 3.

2. Combine the oil and honey and mix with the other ingredients.

3. Spread this out evenly on a non-stick baking tray and bake for about 30 minutes, turning once. Check regularly to ensure it isn't over-browning.

4. Remove from the oven when deep golden brown.