Poached Plums with Quinoa Granola
			
		Ingredients
- 150g quinoa
 - 50g oats
 - 50g cashew nuts
 - 50g almonds
 - 50g cranberries
 - 50g pumpkin seeds
 - 50g chia seeds
 - 1tbsp coconut oil, melted
 - 125g maple syrup
 - For the Poached Plums
 - 75g caster sugar
 - 3 cardamom pods
 - 1 cinnamon stick
 - 1 vanilla pod, split
 - 6 plums, stoned and halved
 - Dairy-free coconut yoghurt to serve
 
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 150°C (fan)/325°F/gas mark 3.
 - Place all of the granola ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir to evenly coat and combine.
 - Line 2 baking trays with baking paper and divide the mix between the 2 trays.
 - Bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before breaking into clusters.
 - To poach the plums, place the sugar cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and vanilla pod in a saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the plum halves. Cover and simmer for 4 minutes or until the plums are soft but still holding their shape.
 - To serve, layer the granola and dairy free coconut yoghurt into a serving glasses. Top with the poached plums and spoon over the juices.
 - Store extra granola in an airtight jar.
 
Chefs Tip
In the summer months change the stewed plums for griddled peaches. Slice in half, remove the stone and cook on a hot griddle for 2-3 minutes.



