European-Style Granola

doesn’t taste like candy, is reasonably healthy

Makes 10 portions · 179 kcal per serving

Ingredients

• 300 g rolled oats
• 45 g sunflower seeds
• 30 g flaxseed, ground
• 30 g maple syrup
• 15 g vegetable oil
• 2 g ground cinnamon
• 1.5 g salt

Method

1. 1. Heat the oven to 300°F / 150°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
2. 2. Mix the oats, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Drizzle in the maple syrup and oil, then stir until evenly coated.
3. 3. Spread in a thin, even layer on the baking sheet. Use extra sheets for larger batches so the oats toast evenly.
4. 4. Bake 30–40 min, stirring thoroughly every 10 min and moving the edges toward the center, until the oats are lightly browned and dry. Check early if using multiple sheets, and rotate them halfway through. The granola stays loose rather than forming large clusters.
5. 5. Stir in the ground flax while the granola is still warm. Cool completely on the sheet; it crisps as it cools. Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.