A hearty bowl of Manitoba pumpkin seed granola, mixed with rolled oats, honey, and a medley of roasted seeds.
Welcome to this week’s edition of our our Come Eat With Me Manitoba recipe series, where we celebrate the rich flavors and vibrant culinary traditions of Manitoba! This week, we bring you a delightful dish that not only highlights local ingredients but also emphasizes food security through sustainable practices. Our featured meal is a hearty bowl of Manitoba pumpkin seed granola, a perfect blend of crunchy oats, roasted seeds, and a touch of sweetness from local honey. This dish is not just about nourishment; it’s a visual feast that showcases the beauty of wholesome ingredients.
As part of our commitment to enhancing digital literacy in the food sector, we encourage you to engage with this recipe and its accompanying AI-generated image. The golden granola is complemented by fresh fruits and creamy yogurt, making it a perfect breakfast or snack option. With its earthy flavors and inviting presentation, this recipe embodies the essence of Manitoba’s agricultural bounty while promoting food security and sustainability. Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create something truly special together!
Recipe: Manitoba Pumpkin Seed Granola Delight
This Manitoba pumpkin seed granola is the perfect blend of crunchy goodness and natural sweetness. The combination of rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, and a hint of cinnamon creates a delightful breakfast or snack that will keep you energized throughout the day. Top it with fresh berries and bananas, and finish it off with a dollop of creamy yogurt for an extra treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup honey (preferably local)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup yogurt (plain or flavored)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and honey until well blended.
- Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden and crunchy. Allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, break the granola into clusters and store in an airtight container.
- To serve, fill a bowl with the granola, top with fresh berries and banana slices, and add a dollop of yogurt.
- Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Manitoba pumpkin seed granola!
We hope you enjoy creating this recipe as much as we do! Don’t forget to share your own versions and images, embracing the vibrant food culture of Manitoba and the journey towards food security.
Prompt Engineering: How You Can Make This Image:
Capture a hearty bowl of Manitoba pumpkin seed granola, mixed with rolled oats, honey, and a medley of roasted seeds. The granola is golden and crunchy, with a light sweetness from local honey and a hint of cinnamon. Surround the bowl with fresh fruits like berries and banana slices, and a dollop of creamy yogurt. Shoot with a 50mm lens at f/4 to highlight the granola’s textures while softly blurring the background. Use warm afternoon light streaming through a kitchen window to enhance the vibrant colors, and present the bowl on a rustic wooden table to complement the earthy flavors of the dish. Opt for a top-down angle for a clean, inviting composition.
About Our 2025 Summer Program
Welcome to our Come Eat With Me Manitoba recipe series where every week we whip up a brand-new recipe and image inspired by Manitoba’s amazing culinary scene. It’s not just about creating mouth-watering food images—it’s about exploring the world of sustainable agriculture, and discovering how digital tools are changing the way we think about food security and creative entrepreneurship. With AI tools as our creative sidekick, artists craft beautiful food visuals while learning the ins and outs of design, digital media, and food product development!
Each week, we’re not just building skills in creative problem-solving and technology—we’re pushing boundaries, experimenting with new ideas, and having fun with the process. So, join us each week to learn, create, and explore how technology and food can mix to shape a deliciously creative future!. This program was funded by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program and we thank them for their support in making our activities possible.