Detox Granola

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This version, slightly adapted from the 'detox recipe' book is a healthy, delicious option to consider for breakfast. Even my kids would forego a macdonalds to have this sprinkled on some greek yoghurt with a drizzle of honey.... To get the 'full' detox effect however eat with skimmed/rice milk or natural yoghurt and fresh fruit.

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Steps

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Heat the oven to 170 degrees c / gas mark 5.

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In a large bowl mix oats , sunflower seeds , almonds and hazlenuts.

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In a separate bowl combine the honey , oil , water , vanilla extract and cinnamon.

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I find putting this in the microwave for a minute heats it sufficiently to mix the ingredients.

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Add liquid to the dry ingredients and mix well.

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Spread out on a large baking tray and bake in the oven for 30 / 40 minutes.

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You will need to stir / turn it occasionally until evenly browned.

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I wait until it is done then turn off the oven and leave the door open.

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This way it seems to fully dry out and stays crisp for longer.

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When cool add the apricots , cut into thin slivers.

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Mix and store in an airtight tub.

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A nice alternative is to use pecan nuts instead of hazlenuts.

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Do crush / chop the nuts yourself though as , if you buy the uniformly shop bought chopped ones , the texture is all wrong.

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Ingredients

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oats, sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, hazelnuts, clear honey, sunflower oil, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, apricots