HONEY SEED & PECAN GRANOLA
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ¾ cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup neutral oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼–½ tsp salt (to taste)
Method
- Preheat oven to 160°C (fan 140°C). Line a baking tray.
- Mix dry: Combine oats, seeds, pecans, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Warm wet: Gently warm the honey and oil together (microwave or stovetop), then stir in vanilla.
- Combine: Pour over dry ingredients and mix well so everything is evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread in an even layer. Bake for 20–30 minutes, stirring once halfway for even colour.
- Cool completely: Let it cool on the tray without stirring — this helps create crunchy clusters.
Optional add-ins (after baking)
- Dried fruit (cranberries, apricots, raisins)
- Coconut flakes
- Dark chocolate chunks
Tips for the best texture
- For chunky clusters: press the mixture down firmly before baking and avoid stirring too much.
- For extra crunch: bake a little longer at a lower temp, keeping an eye on colour.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to 2–3 weeks.