granola

I make granola a lot, it is my to-go breakfast which I can have in the office with a small cup of yogurt.
I tried a different granola this time (my foolproof recipe is this one: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1590/goodforyou-granola).
This new recipe is quite similar (the base was this one: http://www.mynewroots.org/site/2011/12/simple-gourmet-granola-mnr-healthy-holiday-gift-guide-2/), a bit more healthy which is a plus, and more like a base. All in all I liked it, but my other one is a bit more interesting. I'll keep experimenting with this healthy one as I like the idea. Also, My New Roots is a great blog, reeeeeeally inspiring, but you sure don't need me to tell this to you.

That's how I made it this time:
400g oats
150g almonds
20g coconut flakes (I ran out of coconut flakes, I've added 2 handfuls of coconut chips to make up for this, but it's not the same)
20g flax seeds
120g walnuts
150g dried fruits (120g figs + 30g strawberries chopped)

I've baked this batch for about an hour in 190C (170 fan). I've divided it in 2, but it was still too much I think. It wasn't crispy enough, but I didn't have more time to experiment. Next time I'd try with half the amount (still divided).

It's a bit dull, too, for my taste, but I'm not sure what can be the problem. Maybe I miss the complexity of the maple syrup, or a little more honey or dried fruit.. or the coconut flakes. The coconut oil is a nice addition which I will keep for sure.