Blossom Granola

Granola is very fun and easy to make. By having the right ratio between grains, nuts, and seeds, you can easily create your own version of granola mix. Granola is perfect for snacks and breakfast. It is a perfect option for people who busy to work or heading to school early in the morning, just grab a handful then you are good-to-go! 

Spring/ Summer is full of blossoms, laughters and sunshine (and a long summer holidays!!). This granola is inspired by my everyday scene. Every morning during the spring and summer time, instead of waking up with the alarm clock buzzing in my ears, the sparrows' humming and the gleaming radiant are my nature's wake-up-call. First thing appear in front of me are the colourful blossoms and green trees behind my huge glass window, how beautiful is this scene! It is the most pleasurable thing happens to me in my daily routine. 

This granola reflects my love to the nature, as well as the celebration of Spring and Summer time. I use dried flower mix I got from Rosendals Trädgård, my favourite place to go whenever I am in Stockholm (check out my trip to Stockholm - coming soon!). The granola is gluten free, contains all basic nutrients with a healthy balance of protein, vitamins etc. Feel free to substitute the dried flowers with other herbal tea leaves or just as it is. However, the floral odour and refreshing taste are incredibly soothing and echo with the season. 
The recipe is very flexible so play with it and use different rolled grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits!

Blossom Granola

Before baking:

400g Rolled Oats (preferingly gluten free)

200g Buckwheat Flakes

150g Nuts (roughly chopped)

150g Seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame etc OR a mix)

1tsp of spices (vanilla, cinnamon, liquorice, or go ginger if you're crazy)

15ml/ 1 tbsp Coconut oil  

30ml/ 2tbsp Raw Honey

*handful of Coconut Flakes (optional but YUM!) 

After baking:

100g dried fruits of your choices (I used gogi berries, bill berries, elder berries and mulberries)

1-2 tbsp dried flowers from Rosendals Trädgård (or herbal tea leaves)

To serve: 

*1/2 cup per serving for a breakfast meal.

- Homemade nut milk/ Raw dairy milk

- Sprinkle it on yoghurt/ your favourite smoothie bowl 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven at 170C/ 325F. Prepare dried ingredients and roughly chopped the nuts.
2. Mix all dried ingredients together (oats, buckwheat flakes, nuts, seeds and spices).
3. Add coconut oil and raw honey, then mix to combine.
4. Spread the granola evenly on the parchment paper lined baking tray. Bake for approximately 15 mins, rotate the baking tray in the middle of the backing time. It is important to keep an eye on it, as it burnt easily (I have experienced so trust me!). 
5. Allow it to cool by transferring it into a mixing bowl, then mix in the dried flowers and dried fruits.
6. To serve, take 1/2cup of the granola the pour over cold milk OR snack on it whenever you want. 

*My FIRST recipe posted, hurrah !! :) I will be delighted to see you guys making yours, so show me on instagram, and leave a comment below!  #blossomgranola #splendorsjoy