• Servings

  5 cups

INGREDIENTS

• 2 envy™ apples
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 cups wholegrain oats
• 1 cup long thread coconut
• 1 cup mixed chopped nuts
• 2 tablespoons each – pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds and sunflower seeds

METHOD

• Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees and line 2 large trays with baking paper.
• Core and cut the envy™ apples into small diced pieces.
• In a large bowl combine the envy™ apple pieces with 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup and mix well.
• Spread the diced envy™ apples out evenly over one of the prepared trays and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and toasted looking. Set aside.
• In a large bowl combine the remaining coconut oil and maple syrup with the cinnamon, lemon, oats, coconut, nuts and seeds add the pre-cooked envy™ apple pieces and toss until well mixed.
• Spread the mixture out in an even layer over 2 large lined trays and cook for 45-60 minutes at 160 degrees tossing 2-3 times until gently toasted and light golden in colour.
• Cool the mixture before transferring to container and seal with a lid – store in the fridge in warmer weather.
• Enjoy the granola with a dash of milk, sliced envy™ apples or your favourite seasonal fruits.