Grain free Muesli or Granola

I think I must be 99% granola and berries at the moment 😂💁🏻‍♀️It’s my current go-to snack and an easy one to always have on hand for when the breastfeeding munchies strike. 

This time last week I wouldn’t have eaten nuts and seeds by choice EVER. They’re just not my thing. It actually used to annoy me that I didn’t want to eat them because they’re packed with goodies like energy rich fats as well as magnesium, zinc, selenium, calcium and so much more.

So when the mood for granola struck me on Wednesday I toasted a batch of the #glutenfree #paleo muesli I make fortnightly for hubby poo and I’ve been crunching away ever since. I guess it’s proof that the body knows what it needs - we just have to be willing to listen. 

Here’s my standard muesli recipe with option of baking if you want some sweetness and crunch. I tend to alternate the nuts I use each fortnight as each one has a different nutrient profile, so variety here is an extra bonus! 

1C sunflower seeds

1C pepitas

1/4C chia or flaxseeds

1.5C shredded coconut

1.5C flaked coconut

1C almonds, roughly chopped

1C Brazil nuts or macadamias, roughly chopped 

1C pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped 

Add all ingredients to a large jar, pop on the lid and shake to mix it all up. Serve with seasonal fruit and some yoghurt.

To turn it into granola: add all ingredients to a large bowl and pour over 4Tbsp melted coconut oil, 2 Tbsp runny honey and 2tsp ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly to combine. Spread evenly on a tray and bake at 130C for 10-15min or until aromatic and toasty golden. Store in an airtight container.