BAKED MUESLI RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1kg (1 box) uncooked oats
• ½ cup (125 ml) raw almonds, chopped
• ½ cup (125 ml) sunfower seeds (optional) 
• 5 tbsp (75 ml) sunfower oil
•  ¼ cup of sugar 
• 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla essence
  

PROCEDURES

• Preheat oven to 180 °C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
• Place oats, nuts and seeds in a large mixing bowl. 
• Place oil and honey or sugar in a separate bowl and melt in the microwave or a small saucepan over low heat for a few minutes. Stir in the vanilla.
• Mix oil mixture well into oats mixture.
• Spread oats in a single layer on the baking paper.
•  Roast for 10 minutes. Stir through and roast for another 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
•  Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
• Serve ½ cup (125 ml) muesli per person with ¼ cup (60 ml) plain low-fat yoghurt and ½ cup (125 ml) of any fresh fruit. 
• Add a pinch of cinnamon for more flavour.