#GoFaster Pecan & Pumpkin Granola
Why is it good?
This pecan and pumpkin seed granola is packed with nutrients to supercharge energy levels. It provides:
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sustaining, low GI carbohydrate
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quality protein
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unsaturated, heart-friendly fats
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pecans contain 19 different vitamins and minerals. These include vitamin E, oleic acid (can help increase levels of good cholesterol), and vitamin B3.
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contains much less sugar than shop-bought granola
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only takes a few minutes to prepare and can last a couple of weeks in an air-tight container!
Add some dried fruit or crystallised ginger, fresh fruit, and eat with milk or yoghurt for breakfast or as a pre or post exercise snack.
If you want to go nut-free, just replace the pecans with sunflower seeds.
Ingredients
Makes 6-8 portions
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200g jumbo porridge oats
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100g pecans, roughly chopped
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50g pumpkin seeds
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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2 tbsp honey, agave or maple syrup
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2 tsbp sunflower or rapeseed (canola) oil
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2 tbsp water
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Small handful of crystallised ginger, chopped
Method
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Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.
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Mix together the oats, nuts and seeds with the ground ginger, honey, oil and water.
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Spread the mixture evenly on a large baking sheet.
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Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown, turning the muxture after 10 minutes for it to brown evenly.
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Leave to cool for 5 minutes or so. It will crisp up like magic.
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Add the chopped ginger.
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Store in an airtight container for up to three weeks.

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Loaded with unrefined carbohydrate, quality protein and healthy fats to sustain you through the day!

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