The great thing about making your own granola is that you know which ingredients you put in it. The granola in the supermarket often contains a lot of sugar and strange preservatives. The granola in the recipe below contains many healthy nutrients. For example, the fibers ensure good bowel movements and lower 'bad' cholesterol. Due to the large amount of iron, anemia can also be prevented. In addition, this granola helps to improve your energy level and is a gift for your soul! The rose water together with the dried fruit gives a Southern warming touch!
Ingredients
Preparation
250 grams (gluten-free) oatmeal flakes,
40 grams of (broken) linseed,
35 grams of sesame seeds,
75 grams of sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds,
125 grams of almonds (preferably with brown skin),
80 grams of shelled pistachio nuts,
1 tablespoon pumpkin spice herbs, or gingerbread spices,
1/8 teaspoon salt,
2 to 3 generous tablespoons of honey,
6 tablespoons (olive) oil,
5 tablespoons water,
1 teaspoon rose water,
total 250 grams of dried fruit: combination of dates and figs.
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees – 145 hot air. Line a baking sheet with baking paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flax seeds, sesame seeds, kernels and nuts, along with the pumpkin spice and salt.
Heat a saucepan over medium heat with the honey, rosewater, oil and water. Bring just to the boil and then pour into the oatmeal mixture. Stir well so that everything is covered in the oil.
Spread the granola on the baking sheet and use a spatula to press it lightly. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the granola for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool down afterwards and then crumble it into large pieces.
In the meantime, chop the dates, figs and apricots into strips and mix through the granola. Store the Marrakech Granola with apricots in an airtight jar, because then it will easily keep for another month.
Thank you Betty's Kitchen for sharing this fantastic recipe!