This is my daughter's favorite granola, she's always been a sunbird, loving all things topical from an early age and quite frankly who can blame her. This is such a fun granola - it's like going to the beach, you can almost imagine being in the Caribbean crunching on banana chips and chewing on papaya chunks.
Homemade granola is wonderful as you know what you're getting. You can control the sweetness and the saltiness. I use agave nectar - as I think it works well with the flavors here. I usually pair this with some Greek yogurt and it's particularly lovely with some chunks of peach or pineapple.
1 cup of roasted unsalted cashews
1 cup of sunflower seeds
1 cup of walnuts
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1 pinch of nutmeg
1 pinch of salt
1/4 cup of agave nectar
1/2 cup of organic canola oil
1/2 cup of sesame seeds
1 cup of dried banana chips
1/2 cup of dried unsulphured papaya chunks
1/2 cup of golden sultanas
Heat the oven to 325F
On a large baking tray pour out the oats, nuts and pumpkin seeds.
In a measuring jug, mix together the vanilla extract, salt, agave nectar and canola oil. Pour over the oat mixture and mix together using your hands so all the oats, nuts and seeds are coated.
Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes, taking the baking tray out every 10 minutes to mix around so that everything gets evenly browned.
When the granola looks almost golden, add the dried fruit, sesame seeds and banana chips. Don't leave them in for any longer than 5 minutes as the dried fruit will get hard and the banana chips and sesame seeds will burn.
When cooked, remove from the oven and cool completely before storing in a glass jar.
Just my sort of breakfast, it sounds delicious. Diane
ReplyDeletethis sounds lovely and just so summery,,
ReplyDeleteHow yummy and summery!
ReplyDeleteVery nutritious and delicious
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! I need to come up with a cold dinner for tonight. It's about a million degrees here and this looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Love all the different flavors and textures!
ReplyDeleteFor sure gonna try this one...My husband loves granola and fruit...He will think I'm super when I serve this up to him...
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing..
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When I saw 'tropical' in the title, I was sure it was going to have coconut. And I am not a fan of coconut in sweet things... I am so glad to see there's no coconut here... I love all the ingredients! I think I'll try your recipe the next time I make granola! Great post, Mary! :)
ReplyDeletemmm.. yummy crunchy fruity blast for sure! i would love to add some mangoes too :)
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing better than homemade granola Mary! Yours looks fabulous!! I just love granola and especially with yoghurt and fruit! xxoo
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is right!This granola looks so delicious and refreshing!Have a great week,dear!
ReplyDeleteI've never made homemade granola before. This looks so delicious! I don't think it would last very long in our house. :)
ReplyDeletethis is my favorite way to eat granola. The fruit and yogurt and the crunch is just magical to me! beautiful picture
ReplyDeletepure indulgence in the morning... yummy and great looking :) Thanks for sharing dear!
ReplyDeleteYum! this looks delish! And such pretty pictures!
ReplyDeleteYour granola is packed with all sorts of deliciousness! I love all the tropical flavors you used!
ReplyDeleteYum! I've got a view this would be perfect with :)
ReplyDeletewowee! I love every ingredient you've used for this - I have practically switched to agave nectar for most things! Wholesome and delish!
ReplyDeleteSorry I was away from my blog for a month and only just got back on the saddle - hence haven't been doing the rounds! I think I am back on track altho I do have another spate of family visits in the offing! cheers, priya
Love granola, I have several recipes on my blog. I have yet to try agave nectar. Looks like I better try it!
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