The ESSE 990 ELX or 1000 X are perfect for baking granola as it gives such an even bake. This recipe can be seasonally adapted… cranberries for Christmas, dried blueberries and strawberries added in summer… maybe dried apricots in Spring! The added bonus of the steam vent is that it creates that delicious crunchy granola. It’s a delightful go to ‘meal’ when you are on the run, you feel you are adding goodness to your body!
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned oats, organic preferably
- A handful of chopped nuts, e.g. almonds, walnuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, pecans
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- A good grating of fresh nutmeg
- 1 tsp of zested orange
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped dried fruit (optional)
- ½ cup of flaked coconut (optional)
Method
- Heat oven to 180c / ESSE dial guide top end of MODERATE.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, nuts, chia seeds, spices, orange zest and sea salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined. Pour the coconut oil mixture onto the oat mixture, and stir until evenly combined.
- Spread the granola out evenly on an ESSE baking sheet or tray. Bake for 20 minutes with the steam vent open, stirring once halfway through. Then remove from the oven, add the coconut or dried fruit if using, and give the mixture a good stir. Bake for 5 more minutes, until the granola is lightly toasted and golden.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the tray to a wire baking rack. Let cool until the granola reaches room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month
This recipe was created and prepared using an ESSE Electric Range Cooker by Georgina Revill of Vivaldi Catering. Georgie runs a bespoke cookery school called The Cook Shack on the Isle of Man.
