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Energizing Granola
Energizing Granola
This granola is great as a cereal, yogurt topper, or on its own as a snack. Be creative and substitute different grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit in the same amounts to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup assorted nuts (slivered almonds, crushed pecans, pine nuts, and/or peanuts)
- 1 cup assorted seeds (pumpkin, sesame, sunflower and/or flax seeds)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, chopped dates, cranberries, and/or figs)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, combine grains, nuts, coconut, seeds, cinnamon and salt.
- In a small saucepan heat oil, honey, and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Add vanilla and then pour liquid mixture over grain mixture and stir until well combined.
- On a large baking sheet, spread granola evenly in a thin layer. (You will need to do this twice or use two sheets).
- Bake 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to keep from sticking or burning. (Do not overcook, granola can burn easily and will crisp more when cooled).
- Allow granola to cool in the pan and stir in dried fruit.
- Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.