Halva Granola

This granola is everything I've ever dreamed of: crunchy, nutty, not-super-sweet and very satisfying (thanks to all the healthy fats!). I whip up a batch every weekend, using up whatever I have lying around in my pantry, but this particular nut-seed combo is my very favourite. You can make your own halva pretty easily - so long as you have a candy thermometer handy - or just opt for a store-bought version.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

Yield: 1 big jar of granola

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• ⅓ cup sesame seeds

• ⅓ cup coconut flakes

• ⅓ cup flaked almonds

• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds

• ¼ cup chia seeds

• ½ cup halva, crumbled

• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• ¼ cup mild-flavoured olive oil

• ¼ cup runny tahini

• Honey, for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper

2. In a large bowl, mix together the first six ingredients. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, combine crumbled halva, vanilla extract, salt, olive oil and tahini.

4. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry and use a wooden spoon or your hands to combine thoroughly.

5. Spread granola out in an even layer on the lined baking sheet. Finish with a drizzle of honey to taste.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden, stirring the granola halfway through to prevent burning around the edges.

7. Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.