Cherry bakewell for breakfast? Don’t mind if I do! I love the idea of being able to mix and match my favourite cereal toppings to create the perfect homemade brekkie. Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients

Granola

• 1kg jumbo rolled oats
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 250g honey
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 heaped tsp cinnamon

Toppings

• 100g dried cherries
• 100g dried cranberries
• 50g raisins
• 100g dark chocolate chips
• 150g flaked almonds

Method

1. Mix the vegetable oil, maple syrup, honey, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a large bowl.
2. Add the jumbo rolled oats and mix thoroughly.
3. Scoop the mixture onto a lightly greased baking tray. Spread as thinly and evenly as possible. Use an extra baking tray if necessary.
4. Bake at 130°C in a fan assisted oven for 30 minutes until golden brown. Turn the oats about half way through.
5. Remove from oven and leave to cool for about 10 minutes.
6. Use a spatula to break up the granola and transfer into a suitable bowl or container.
7. Finally, add the toppings and stir thoroughly. Store in an air-tight container to keep fresh. Enjoy with a splash of milk or spoonful of yoghurt.

And that’s it! A simple a way to make your very own cherry bakewell granola. The beauty of homemade is that you can tailor it to your preferences and you’ll always know exactly what’s in it. As well as being cheap and easy to make, you’ll also find it lasts much longer than your average supermarket cereal.