I started trying out living the Paelo diet, but found being dairy free wasn't really for me- I then moved to Banting (The Real Meal Revolution) or a Low Carb, High Fat way of living (diet implies I'll stop at some point).
This has by far been the easiest lifestyle switch I've ever made, and apart from the first three months of hating every cup of tea without sugar, all the other changes have been simply easy.
I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything, and have a new found love for cauliflower, in any form, cauli mash, cauli rice or simply steamed, I'm happy either way. But that's not what this post is about; I recently shared a pic on Facebook of a nut granola I had just finished making, and the request for samples, and recipe caught me by surprise (it shouldn't have really as there are plenty of friends doing either Banting or LCHF diets) SO thought I best share it here for anyone who may wish to try and make it.
It's truly simple, and quick but best of all totally tasty!
100g Brazil nuts
50g Walnuts
50g Almonds/Macadamia nuts
80g Sunflower seeds
80g Almond flakes
40g Coconut shavings (unsweetened)
25g Dried cranberries (optional)
2tsp Cinnamon
2tsp Ginger
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
3 tbsp Coconut oil
Preheat your oven to 160' C.
Chop the brazil, walnuts and almonds.
In a heavy based saucepan or frying pan heat the coconut oil, then add the spices (increase or decrease the amounts you your taste- I personally like to heap the the ginger and nutmeg)
Heat the spices gently and then add all the nuts and coconut shavings. Stir over a low heat for about 5 minutes ensuring all the mix is coated well. Add the cranberries and remove from heat.
Place the mix on a baking sheet, spread it out.
Put this into the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, checking every 6-10 minutes to avoid burning the nuts. You may want to give them a stir to help them get an even roast!
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Once cooled you will need to store it in an air tight container.
