Red Currant Bakery

The mix
0 Preheat the oven to 325 F and place a rack in the center of the oven.
2 Chop/prepare the nuts you plan to use in the granola and add them into a large mixing bowl.
3 Then add in the oats, hemp hearts, sesame seeds, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
4 In a small sauce pot add in the tahini, maple syrup, olive oil, and fine sea salt. Place over medium low heat, stirring regularly until it just starts to bubble.
5 Take the pot off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
6 Pour the liquid over the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until completely combined.
7 Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
8 Pour the mixed granola onto the lined baking sheet and smoosh it into an even layer all connected. It should be about half an inch thick.
Bake
10 Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes. If you plan to add chocolate, roughly chop it now.
11 After the 12 minutes have passed, take the pan out of the oven and use a spatula to flip and toss the granola, then smoosh it back into an even layer.
12 Place the pan back in the oven and bake for another 12 minutes.
13 The granola should look just slightly darker than when you put it in. Be careful not to over bake as it will taste burnt quickly.
14 Take the pan out of the oven and place on a metal cooling rack. If you want to add chocolate or dried fruit, now is the time to sprinkle it on top. Then sprinkle with flaky salt and leave to cool completely - close to an hour.
15 Once cooled, use your hands to break the granola up into clusters and store in an airtight container at room temperature.