Healthy Homemade Prune and Orange Granola with Seeds and Nuts Recipe

Introduction

This healthy homemade granola is naturally sweetened with prunes and flavored with fresh orange zest and tahini. It’s a crunchy, nutrient-packed breakfast or snack that’s easy to make and delicious served with yogurt.

Ingredients

• 290g can pitted prunes in natural juice, drained
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 350g oats
• 25g flaked almonds
• 25g sunflower seeds
• 25g pumpkin seeds
• 2 x 400g pots fortified soya or plain bio yogurt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6 and line a large baking tray with baking parchment.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mash the drained prunes, orange zest and juice, and tahini together until it forms a sticky paste.
3. Step 3: Tip the oats into a large bowl, add the prune mixture, and knead everything together with your hands as if making crumble topping, until the oats are fully coated and sticky.
4. Step 4: Spread the oat mixture evenly on the prepared tray and bake for 20 minutes, turning the oats every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and to release steam.
5. Step 5: Remove the tray from the oven, stir in the flaked almonds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds, then toss the mixture to cool quickly.
6. Step 6: Once completely cool, store the granola in an airtight container. Serve 50g per portion with 100g of your chosen yogurt.

Tips & Variations

• Use different nuts or seeds like walnuts or chia seeds for added texture and nutrition.
• Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the prune mixture for extra warmth and flavor.
• If you prefer a sweeter granola, drizzle a little honey or maple syrup before baking.

Storage

Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. To enjoy, serve with your favorite yogurt or milk. If it softens over time, you can refresh it briefly in the oven at a low temperature before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh prunes instead of canned?

Fresh prunes can be used, but they may not mash as easily as the canned ones in natural juice, which provide moisture and sweetness that help bind the granola.

Is this recipe suitable for vegans?

Yes, as long as you use fortified soya yogurt or another plant-based yogurt, this granola recipe is completely vegan.

Healthy Homemade Prune and Orange Granola with Seeds and Nuts Recipe

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• Author: Noah
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 10 servings (50g each) 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A nutritious and wholesome homemade granola recipe combining oats, prunes, nuts, and seeds, baked to a perfect crunch and served with fortified soya yogurt for a healthy breakfast or snack option.

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Ingredients

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Fruit Paste

• 290g can pitted prunes in natural juice, drained
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 2 tbsp tahini

Granola Base

• 350g oats
• 25g flaked almonds
• 25g sunflower seeds
• 25g pumpkin seeds

Serving

• 2 x 400g pots fortified soya or plain bio yogurt

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Instructions

1. Prepare oven and tray: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6 and line a large baking tray with baking parchment to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
2. Make prune paste: In a small bowl, mash together the drained prunes, orange zest, orange juice, and tahini until combined into a sticky paste. This will act as the natural sweetener and binder for the granola.
3. Combine oats and paste: Place the oats in a large bowl and add the prune paste. Knead with your hands, similar to making a crumble topping, ensuring all oats are evenly coated with the sticky mixture, creating a crumbly but sticky texture.
4. Bake granola base: Spread the coated oats evenly on the prepared baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring and turning the oats every 5 minutes to promote even cooking and to allow moisture to evaporate so the granola becomes crisp.
5. Add nuts and seeds: Once the oat mixture has baked, remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle the flaked almonds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds onto the hot granola. Toss quickly to combine and help everything cool evenly.
6. Cool and store: Allow the granola to cool completely on the tray; this will make it crisp up fully. Store it in an airtight container where it will keep fresh for up to two weeks.
7. Serve: For serving, measure 50g of granola and enjoy it with 100g of fortified soya yogurt for a delicious and healthy meal.

Notes

• You can substitute the tahini with any nut butter or leave it out if preferred, but it adds a nice creaminess and binding effect.
• Toasting the nuts and seeds separately adds extra crunch but might increase cook time slightly.
• Use natural prunes packed in juice without added sugars to keep this recipe healthy.
• Granola texture will improve as it cools and crisps up, so avoid storing while warm.
• This recipe is easily customizable with different nuts, seeds, or dried fruits based on preference or dietary needs.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: International

Keywords: granola, homemade granola, healthy breakfast, oats, prunes, tahini, seeds, nuts, soya yogurt, nutritious snack