Crunchy Nut & Seed Granola

Homemade granola with maple syrup, coconut, nuts, and seeds – perfect for a low FODMAP breakfast or snack. Enjoy it with lactose-free milk or yogurt, and top it with fresh or frozen berries for a refreshing touch.

You can easily adjust the nuts and seeds to your liking, but keep in mind that different nuts have varying portion limits. Check the app if you're unsure! Even with portion restrictions for nuts, seeds, and oats, this granola is safe to enjoy on a low FODMAP diet. The recipe yields about eight low FODMAP portions, but it will likely last much longer!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., canola or sunflower oil)
• 70 g maple syrup
• 250 g large rolled oats
• 2 tbsp shredded coconut
• 1–2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1–2 tsp vanilla sugar
• 2–3 pinches of sea salt
• About 150 g mixed seeds (e.g., sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds)
• About 150 g low FODMAP nuts (I mainly use pecans and walnuts, as they have the highest portion limits, along with some almonds and hazelnuts, which have slightly lower limits.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 140°C (top and bottom heat).

2. Roughly chop the nuts and place them in a large bowl with the other dry ingredients.

3. Add oil, peanut butter, and maple syrup to a small saucepan and heat gently while stirring until well combined.

4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well to coat everything evenly.

5. Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If making a double batch, use two trays and bake with fan-forced heat at 130°C.

6. For crunchy clusters and even baking, spread the granola evenly and gently press it down to help it stick together.

7. Bake in the middle of the oven for 1-1,5 hour. If you prefer larger granola clusters, do not stir while baking. Let it cool completely before breaking it apart.

8. Store the granola in an airtight jar. It will stay fresh for at least a month at room temperature. Serve with yoghurt, milk and fresh berries!

💡 TIP: Make a double batch while you're at it - this will disappear quickly!