Home made Granola with Bee Pollen

 

Ingredients:

  •  50ml/2fl oz maple syrup
  • 50ml/2fl oz runny honey
  • 25ml/1fl oz sunflower oil
  • 500g/1lb oats
  • 50ml/2fl oz pumpkin seeds
  • 50ml/2fl oz sunflower seeds
  • 25ml/1fl oz sesame seeds
  • 25ml/1fl oz linseeds
  • 50g/2oz walnuts
  • 50g/2oz whole almonds
  • 25g/1oz flaked almonds
  • 50g/2oz coconut flakes
  • Salt
  • 100g/4oz raisins or sultanas
  • To serve: Roots & Wings Organic Bee PollenMethod

Method:

Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3.
Line two large roasting trays with parchment paper and set aside.
Put the maple syrup, honey and sunflower oil into a bowl and mix.
Add the oats, all of the seeds together with the walnuts, whole and flaked almonds, the coconut flakes and a pinch of sale. Stir well so that the dry ingredients are coated and moist.
Spread the mixture onto the roasting trays and bake in the oven for about 10minutes. Remove the trays and stir the mixture well then put back in the oven and cook for another 5- 10 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Add the raisins or sultanas.
Add a portion to your bowl and sprinkle with a teaspoon of bee pollen.
This granola will keep for 3-4 weeks in an airtight container and it can be frozen.