175 g rolled oats<br />
70 g coarsely chopped pecans<br />
20 g shredded/desiccated coconut<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
120 g soft brown sugar<br />
2 tbsp canola or sunflower oil<br />
4 tbsp maple syrup<br />
25 g dried cranberries<br />
25 g raisins<ol>
<li>Pre-heat the oven to 150ºC/300ºF/Gas 2. Put the oats, nuts, coconut, salt and sugar in a large bowl and mix together with a wooden spoon.</li>
<li>Whisk the oil and syrup together in a jug or small bowl.</li>
<li>Pour over the oats and mix well.</li>
<li>Spread out on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake in the centre of the oven for 40–45 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes.</li>
<li>Transfer to a bowl, stir in the raisins and cranberries, leave to cool.</li>
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Christmas Granola
Wholegrain cereals are a good source of iron & are absorbed well when eaten with fruit. For this Christmas recipe, try layering the granola with yoghurt, honey & mixed berries.
