Homemade muesli

Makes 1.2kg

1 kg (1 box) uncooked oats
½ cup (125 ml) raw almonds, chopped (optional)
½ cup (125 ml) sunflower seeds (optional)
5 tablespoons (75 ml) sunflower oil
2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or sugar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla essence

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper
2. Place oats, nuts and seeds in a large mixing bowl. Place oil and honey or sugar in a separate bowl and melt in the microwave or a small saucepan over low heat for a few minutes. Stir in the vanilla
3. Mix oil mixture well into oats mixture.
4. Spread oats in a single layer on the baking paper. Roast for 10 minutes. Stir through and roast for another 8 – 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
6. Serve ½ cup (125 ml) of muesli with ¼ cup (60 ml) of unsweetened low fat yogurt and ½ cup (125 ml) of any fresh fruit (Use seasonal fruit like peaches, mangoes grapes or berries in summer and pawpaw, banana, grapefruit, kiwi or naartjies in winter).
7. Add a pinch of cinnamon for more flavor.