Chai-spiced Granola

I absolutely love granola. I usually have it with a mashed banana, a dollop of nut butter and some fresh fruit. You could also have it with some coconut yogurt. It is full of healthy unsaturated fats, protein, fibre and iron. Perfect to give you the energy you need in the morning.
This recipe is SO easy to make, you will never have to buy your granola again.
You can find my original gluten-free granola recipe here but today I want to share a seasonal recipe made with Chai spices. It is Autumn after all! (and my birthday tomorrow :-)) I will even tell you how to make your own Chai spices so let's get started.

To make your own chai spices: (you can double or triple the doses and keep in a glass jar for later)

1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon nutmeg
I teaspoon anise

INGREDIENTS (for a tall glass jar)

1 cup organic rolled oats
1 cup millet flakes
1/2 cup dried mulberries
4 dried apricots (diced)
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1/2 cup organic whole almonds
1/2 organic hazelnuts
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 heaped tablespoons nut butter of choice (I used cashew butter)
2 tablespoons unsweetened dry raisins
2 tablespoons candied oranges (diced in tiny cubes)
2 tablespoons chai spices

METHOD:

Heat up the oven to 180° C. Cover a baking tray with some parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix everything together except for the raisins and candied oranges.  Mix until everything is well coated in oil and spices. 
Pour onto baking sheet and spread evenly.
Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir halfway through. 
Take out of the even and let cool.
Once the mixture has cooled down, throw in the raisins and candied oranges.
Fill the jar. Happy breakfast!