Almond Butter & Raspberry Granola

Theres just something about homemade granola; It's fun/easy to make, tastes delicious and you can give it your own personal touch! I've been making my own for years now and have tried many different flavours and way of baking it but i would have to say this one is my new favourite - I have had it on repeat for months now! It also makes a big batch so will last you a good amount of time! So let's get straight to the recipe.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup rolled oats

- 1/2 cup buckwheat

- 1/2 cup slivered almonds

- 2 cups of nuts (I used cashews, pecans, walnuts and brazil nuts)

- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

- 1/2 cup almond butter (make sure it's runny)

- 2 tbsp maple syrup

- 2 tsp cinnamon

- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

- Large handful of raisins

- 1/2 cup freeze dried raspberries

Instructions:

1. Pre heat the oven to 160 degrees celsius

2. In a bowl, mix together all of your dry ingredients (besides the freeze dried raspberries and raisins). Once everything is evenly mixed/coated, add in 1/4 cup of the almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix well and make sure everything is combined.

3. Spread your granola onto a baking tray (lined with baking paper) and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crunchy, stirring every 5 minutes or so.

4. Once cooked, place your granola back into your original mixing bowl and coat it in the remaining 1/4 cup of almond butter and add in your raisins. Place it back on the baking tray and allow it to cool COMPLETELY before mixing in your freeze dried raspberries. Store away immediately in an air tight container to ensure your freeze dried raspberries stay crunchy.

If you give this recipe a go make sure to take a photo of it and send it to me on Instagram at @shannons.plate

Shannon :))