Mixed seed granola

INGREDIENTS:

• 115g porridge oats or quinoa / millet / buckwheat flakes.

• 60g chopped almonds.

• 60g chopped Brazil nuts.

• 2 tbsp chia seeds.

• 30g hemp seeds.

• 60g sunflower seeds.

• 60g pumpkin seeds.

• 60g sesame seeds.

• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted.

• 2 scoops of protein powder (optional*).

• 1 large ripe pear roughly chopped.

• 1 tsp cinnamon.

• ½ tsp ground ginger (or fresh crushed ginger).

• 4 tbsp fresh apple juice.

• 60g dried unsweetened berries of your choice.

• 30g goji berries (optional).

*For training athletes

METHOD:

• Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/315°F/gas mark 2-3 and line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper.

• Put the oats/flakes, nuts and seeds in a bowl and mix thoroughly.

• Put the remaining ingredients (minus the berries) into a blender and process until smooth.

• Pour the web mixture over the oats and combine thoroughly with your hands to ensure the oats and nuts are coated.

• Spread the mixture on to the baking sheet.

• Bake for 45-50 mins until crisp and golden..

• Allow the granola to cool before stirring in the dried berries.

• Store in an airtight container – keeps for up to 2 weeks.

Serve with fruit juice or any milk of your choice, frozen blueberries and a dollop of live yoghurt.