Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1½ cups almonds raw
¾ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla essence
3 tbsp low GI honey or pure maple syrup,warmed

Method

Preheat a fan-forced oven to120°C (250°F).
Combine oats, almonds, pumpkinseeds, cinnamon and orange zest in a large bowl.
Pour warmed honey or maple syrup and vanilla into the dry ingredients and mix through until oats and nuts are well coated.
Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
Divide the granola onto the trays and evenly spread the mixture out into one layer. Keep the granola well-spaced so it keeps it crunchy and less likely to become soggy.
Place the trays in preheated, oven and bake for oven for approximately 50 minutes or until golden brown. Continue to check muesli and give it mix now and then to prevent burning.
Once baked, cool muesli on trays. Store in an airtight container.
Serve ½ cup with milk of your choice or Greek yoghurt. Add ½ cup raspberries or blueberries or other fruit for some natural sweetness.

Notes

Breakfast serve ½ cup (approx. 45g)
1 serve Granola = Calories: 220kcal, Carbohydrates: 17.4g, Protein: 7.1g, Fat: 13g, Saturated fat: 1.5g, Fibre 4.4g.
For a complete breakfast: add ½ cup blueberries and ½ cup reduced fat Greek yoghurt. This provides: Calories: 373kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 17.3g, Fat: 15.7g, Saturated Fat: 3.2g, Fibre: 9.8g.
Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only

Nutritional information (per serve)

Serving: 45g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.4g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 4.4g