- Delilma Nutrition
Pumpkin Seed Granola with Millet and Oats
Updated: Mar 1, 2020
Benefits: High in fibre, high in protein, helps to control blood sugar levels, a good source of vitamin B 1 and can help to improve bladder health.

Ingredients
1/4 cup millet
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup pitted whole dates
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
2 cups thick-cut or regular rolled oats
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to gas mark 3
2. In a small bowl combine the dates and 3/4 cup warm water. Let stand at least 5 minutes or until softened
3. In another small bowl combine the flaxseeds and 6 tablespoons warm water. Let stand 5 minutes
4. In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients
5. Place dates with liquid in a blender, cover and blend until smooth
6. Stir pureed dates and flaxseeds with liquid into oat mixture
7. Spread in a 15x10-inch baking pan
8. Bake 45 minutes or until golden, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes and adding pumpkin seeds halfway through baking
9. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes
10. Store, uncovered, at room temperature up to 10 days or freeze, covered, up to 2 months