Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25–30 minutes
Yield: plenty of healthy granola
INGREDIENTS
125 ml (1/2 cup) coarsely chopped dried figs
125 ml (1/2 cup) coarsely chopped dried dates
Water
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750 ml (3 cups) large-flake oats
2 tablespoons of Zenit organic vanilla plant-based protein
125 ml (1/2 cup) coarsely chopped hazelnuts
125 ml (1/2 cup) tamari or plain almonds coarsely chopped
5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
165 ml (2/3 cup) maple syrup
30 ml (2 tbsp) canola oil
METHOD
Place the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 165 °C (325 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, soak the dried dates and figs in water for 15 minutes. Drain.
In another bowl, mix the remaining ingredients well. Add the softened figs and dates.
Spread the granola mixture on the baking sheet.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir halfway through baking.
Let cool completely.
Note: Store in an airtight container for approximately 3–4 weeks.