The last couple of weeks I have been writing about breakfasts. Breakfasts for the kids and breakfasts for me and you can find these posts here. This recipe though is the most requested one by the kids. This recipe contains link to my blog sponsor Pureharvest fab products.
The granola is very filling so the kids only need about a half a cup or so. It can be eaten with your favourite type of milk or as my daughter prefers with yogurt and berries on top.
This recipe makes a large batch, so it is time effective and easy to make. Add all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix the liquid ingredients in a small bowl I use blog sponsor Pureharvest rice malt syrup in this recipe as it gives a lovely light sweet taste, without over powering the flavours of the nuts and seeds.
If you have had trouble finding Pureharvest’s rice malt syrup at your local Woolies, check near where they stock the honey. I have two Woolies near me and one is now stocking it near the honey while the other in the health food section.
Then you combine the dry and liquid ingredients and mix.
Pour it on to trays and pop them into the oven and wait for your beautiful crispy granola.
This granola also works well for an afternoon snack for the kids.
You can always mix up the seeds and nuts you use to add your kids’ favourites.
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup Pureharvest organic almonds
- ½ cup cashews
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 6 tbsp coconut oil
- 6 tbsp Pureharvest rice malt syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven 85 degrees Celsius.
- In a large bowl add the rolled oats.
- Roughly chop the almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds and the pumpkin seeds and add them to the bowl. Add in the coconut flakes.
- In a small bowl add melted coconut oil, rice malt syrup and vanilla and mix well.
- Pour the coconut mix onto the dry ingredients then mix well with a large spoon.
- Line trays with baking paper and spread the muesli onto the trays in thin layers.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes. The granola will dry out further once you take it out of the oven. Allow the muesli to cool completely before storing in an airtight jar.
Our family menu plan for the week
Day | Week Commencing 10th Nov |
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|---|---|---|
| Mon |  | Slow cooker beef stroganoff |
| Tue |  | Tacos |
| Wed |  | Pan fried chicken and salad |
| Thu |  | Spaghetti and Zucchini Bolognese |
| Fri |  | Gluten free meatballs |
| Sat |  | Chicken schnitzel and salad |
| Sun |    | Slow cooker shredded beef and rocket salad Easy BLT Gluten free choc chip cookies |
| Shopping List | Weekly menu plan shopping list 141103 | |
More family friendly recipes
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- Create weekly menu plans quickly, choosing as many meals per day as you would like to plan for.
- Generate the shopping list for all the meals selected.
- Modify the shopping list to check off items you already have at home.
- Email the shopping list to yourself and/or others.
The most popular recipes from the blog have been included and more will be added on a regular basis. The app will notify you when new recipes have been added, so you will be able to deliver plenty of variety in your family’s menu plans. Each recipe lists the ingredients required, easy to follow instructions and a photo from the blog.
Do you make your own granola?