High fibre healthy granola

This crunchy granola recipe is super easy to make and adjustable to one’s taste.

I created this recipe for one of my patient as we were trying to include fibre in their diet without compromising the taste (and texture) of their favourite foods.

Eating fibre can promote a number of functions in our body such as:

• Digestion & elimination – fibre ensures regularity and feed our gut microbiota
• Cardiovascular health – helps with blood cholesterol & blood pressure control
• Blood Sugar balance – a diet rich in fibre promote stable glycemic levels which can help prevent diabetes

The fibre-rich superstars in this recipe are:

• Oats & oat bran – soluble fibre
• Nuts & seeds – insoluble fibre
• Coconut chips – insoluble fibre

INGREDIENTS

1 cup oats

3 tbsp oat bran

1/2 cup chopped almonds (you can use 1 cup of mixed nuts if you want)

1/4 cup chopped brazil nuts

1/2 cup coconut chips

1 tbsp sesame seeds

2 tbsp flaxseeds

1 tbsp sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds

2 tbsp coconut

1 tbsp maple syrup or agave

1 tsp cinnamon (or a mix of cinnamon & cardamom)

Pinch of salt

PROCEDURE

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C
2. Add the coconut oil to a glass bowl and place the bowl in the oven for a few minutes, so the oil melts.
3. In a separate bowl mix together the oats, bran, nuts & seeds.
4. Take the bowl with coconut oil out the oven and add spices, maple syrup and salt.
   Mix it well.
5. Pour liquid through the dry mixture until everything is coated.
   Mix thoroughly.
6. Spread the granola mix out onto a lined tray, pressing it into a single flat layer.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, checking halfway and turning if necessary to ensure it browns evenly
8. Rest for 10 minutes to cool.
9. Your granola can be stored in an airtight jar for up to a few weeks.

Turn your granola into a Cromo breakfast by adding some organic Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt if you are vegan/dairy free) and a portion of fresh fruit. I like blueberries and pomegranate as they are packed with antioxidants.