Hannah's healthy homemade granola that only takes TEN MINUTES to prepare

You know that person who is naturally great at cooking… Someone who makes everything look so easy and taste so delicious? Well in my life that is my sister-in-law Hannah, and this is her protein rich granola recipe made with extra virgin olive oil.

I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t like granola. But, the problem with store bought granola is without a doubt the sugar content. Making granola at home allows you to control the amount of sugar added and the type of sugar used. A lot of brands use refined sugar and syrups rather than natural sweeteners, (something to be mindful of anyway). When it comes to fats there is a good chance cheaper and unhealthier oils are being used, which are best avoided too.

What I love about this recipe is that Hannah uses healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, nuts and seeds - another healthy fat source as well as protein and fibre rich, which will leave you feeling fuller for longer.

Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, pecans and oats are associated with many health benefits but I think it’s worth mentioning that granola is typically high in calories and so it should be part of a well balanced diet. We’re all unique so adjust the recipe to suit you and see how you feel.

Homemade granola recipe

Makes: 1 large jar of granola

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 25 - 30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

8 cups organic oats (99cents in Lidl for 1kg)

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons of unprocessed organic honey

1-1½ cups of pumpkin and sunflower seeds

2-3 cup of pecans, almonds, brazil nuts and walnuts (chopped)

Half cup of raisons and cranberries (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees

2. Spread oats across a baking tray

3. Add pumpkin seeds in a rectangular motion and then the sunflower seeds

4. Add all the nuts to the the centre of your mix

5. Separately, in a saucepan add the olive oil and honey and mix until completed melted

6. Pour the honey and oil over your ingredients in your baking tray and stir it and mix all ingredients thoroughly

7. Cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring through in 10 minute intervals

8. Once cooked, add raisons and cranberries (optional) and let it cool completely

9. Store in a airtight container for up to two weeks

Topping suggestions

• Grated carrot, ¼ cup raisins and Greek yogurt

• Blueberries and unsweetened coconut yogurt

• Kiwi and unsweetened coconut flakes with a dash of organic dairy milk or unsweetened plant milk

I’d love to see if you recreate this delicious granola recipe so, please tag me using @wellnesshub_feelgood on Instagram

Enjoy!