Granola

Granola has become a minor food craze. It is sold in little bags with big price tags. It is simple to make and you can tailor it to your own taste. I like mine with lots of nuts and well roasted so its nice and crunchy, you could add some dried fruit post roast to boost the sweetness. This is based on Chocolate & Zucchini's 'basic granola formula'. Mixed with melted dark chocolate, this granola is a killer ice-cream topping. 

Ingredients: 

3 cups rolled grains (oats, triticale, rye, barley or a mix) 

1 cup macadamias, roughly chopped

1 cup almonds, roughly chopped

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 - 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tblsp grapeseed or other neutral flavoured oil 

6 tblsp dark agave syrup or golden syrup  

Method:

Pre-het the oven to 200*C and line a tray with baking paper. In a large bowl mix the oats, nuts and seeds together. Stir in the spices. Add the oil and the agave syrup and stir well until well combined and the dry ingredients are evenly coated. Tip out onto the tray and spread out. Place in the oven and every 5 minutes or so remove and stir to promote even baking. When the granola is golden remove and place the tray on a rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.