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Tara Penny’s go-to granola recipe for busy mornings

Tara Penny’s go-to granola recipe for busy mornings

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Tara Penny’s go-to granola recipe for busy mornings

Tara Penny’s go-to granola recipe for busy mornings


Granola has become a breakfast staple in many homes, but finding a version that’s both delicious and genuinely good for you isn’t always easy. Many shop-bought options are loaded with hidden sugars and unnecessary additives, while homemade recipes can feel time-consuming or complicated. As the work and school year gets fully underway, mornings become busier – and that’s exactly when having a reliable, make-ahead breakfast can make all the difference.

That’s why ears perked up when Tara Penny mentioned this granola recipe on HOT 1027 Drive. Listeners immediately started asking for the details – and it’s easy to understand why. The recipe comes from nutritionist Dominique Ludvig, who uses a simple 1, 2, 3 method that takes the stress out of measuring. No scales, no precision needed – just grab a mug or cup and you’re good to go.

The approach is straightforward: start with one cup of rolled oats, then outnumber them with seeds to boost protein, nutrients and satiety while keeping refined carbohydrates lower. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds form the base, delivering minerals, healthy fats and plant-based protein. A small amount of extra virgin olive oil helps everything crisp up in the oven, while just one tablespoon of maple syrup adds gentle sweetness without overpowering the mix.

Here is the exact recipe (Makes 15 servings)

Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (depending on the size of cup you used)

Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
Pinch of sea salt
After cooking, add:

A handful of dried cranberries
75g cacao nibs
A handful of chopped Brazil nuts
3 tablespoons of chia seeds
1/2 cup coconut flakes or any other nuts

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Method

1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan). In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, vanilla paste and sea salt. Mix well and spread the mixture into a thin layer on a baking sheet or ceramic baking dish lined with baking paper.

2️⃣ Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully – the granola will become crunchy as it cools.
3️⃣ Meanwhile, grind the cacao nibs in a small blender or coffee grinder until they have the texture of a coarse flour.

4️⃣ Once the granola has cooled, stir in the ground cacao nibs, dried cranberries, chia, Brazil nuts and coconut.

 

Store in an airtight container and eat within two weeks.

Once baked and cooled, the fun really begins. The basic granola transforms into a chocolate, coconut and cranberry version with the addition of milled cacao nibs, dried cranberries, chopped Brazil nuts, chia seeds and coconut flakes – rich, crunchy and deeply satisfying without relying on excess sugar.

It’s perfect with yoghurt, milk or fruit – and it stores well for up to two weeks, making it a smart, stress-free breakfast solution for busy mornings.

Did you know?
Seeds like pumpkin and sunflower seeds are considered nutrient-dense foods, delivering high levels of magnesium, zinc and healthy fats in small servings, which helps keep you fuller for longer.
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