Bought granola can be surprisingly high in sugar and fat – so why not make your own healthier version? It’s so easy, and tastes SO good!

Preparation time: 15 minutes        

Cooking time: 20-25 minutes

Enough granola for 15 servings

250g jumbo porridge oats

50g pumpkin seeds

50g sunflower seeds

50g linseeds

50g soft brown sugar

2tbsp groundnut oil

100g hazelnuts or almonds, roughly chopped

200g South African raisins

Fresh fruit, to serve

Natural yogurt or milk

Clear honey, to drizzle

1 Preheat the oven to 200ºC, fan oven 180°C, Gas Mark 6.

2 Mix together the porridge oats, seeds, sugar, groundnut oil and nuts. Spread out onto a large baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning the mixture twice during the cooking time. Cool completely.

3 Stir the South African raisins into the mixture, then transfer to an airtight container and store for up to 1 month.

4 To serve, spoon some granola into a bowl and top with fresh fruit. Serve with natural yogurt and/or milk, and drizzle with a little clear honey.

Cook’s tip: The slow-burn carbs in this granola should keep you feeling satisfied throughout the morning, without the need for snacks.

 Raisins South Africa