DIY Granola

DIY Granola

EASY

BREAKFAST,

Prep & Cooking time 30 mins










There are so many reasons why kids should be eating oats.Breakfast
*High Fiber & protein
*Enhances immunity
*Slow rise in blood sugar- enough energy to last through the morning.

If your kids reject it cooked one way (for example porridge), there is always another ! by adding different flavours to porridge or like this Crunchy Granola.
I do buy Muesli which my daughter loves but shop bought cereals are heavily sweetened, so I prefer to make my own  (Do It Yourself).  The ingredients depend on what I have available but I love to add different types of nuts, seeds, dried fruit and serve it with Greek yogurt (unsweetend - check for E- number too!!) or with slices of fresh banana and milk.  I make lots and store in an airtight container for a couple of weeks.


Ingredients

9 oz Oats -  (Organic if possible)
9 oz mixed nuts,almonds,hazelnuts,walnuts and sunflower seeds. (or less if you prefer)
6 tbsp runny honey
6 oz dried fruit (cranberries, raisins,chopped apricots
You need two baking trays.

Method

Preheat the oven to 150 C. In a large bowl mix together the oats, nuts, and 4 tbsp of the honey. Mix well and divide equally between the two baking trays. Bake for 25 mins.
After that time, add the fruit and the remaining honey. Bake for a fruther 5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool before storing.


I started to give my daughter porridge at 6 months and she still loves it, this Granola is a great alternative breakfast to keep her going until lunchtime.

http://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/babies-6-9-months/porridge

http://www.healthyandfitmagazine.com/2008/09/top-10-brain-foods-for-children/