Rubix Granola
Our Rubix Granola is the perfect blend of crunch and flavour, packed with wholesome ingredients to fuel your day. This recipe features our ingredient of the month—almonds—along with a mix of coconut, cinnamon, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness.
Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a healthy snack, or a crunchy topping for yogurt or smoothie bowls, this granola has you covered. It’s easy to make, loaded with nutrients, and utterly delicious!
Ingredients:
- 1 pack Pam’s coconut thread (only contains 100% coconut!)
- 1.5 cups raw nut mix e.g. walnuts, brazil, almond, hazelnut
- 1 cup mixed pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2-3 Tbsp rice bran or coconut oil
- 2-3 Tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
- Optional: add rolled oats, puffed rice or quinoa flakes for extra carbohydrates and fibre
Method:
- Pre-heat the oven to ~150°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Heat together the coconut oil and honey/ syrup over a low heat.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly together.
- Pour out onto the prepared tray and bake for ~10-15 minutes or until golden and cooked to your liking. Watch like a hawk once the coconut starts browning
- Leave to cool before transferring to a sealed container.
Notes:
- You can enjoy this granola with fresh fruit or fruit compote, and Greek yogurt/milk.
- Feel free to mix in your favourite dried fruits, such as raisins or cranberries, after baking for an extra burst of flavour.
- Use certified gluten-free oats if you’re sensitive to gluten.
- Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking it into clusters for a crispy texture.
- Seeds like chia and pumpkin are rich in nutrients, with chia providing omega-3s and fibre for digestive and heart health, and pumpkin seeds offering magnesium for muscle and bone health.
- A mix of nuts provides heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamins, with walnuts offering omega-3s that reduce inflammation and boost brain function.