The nutty granola is packed with all kinds of filling, healthful foods. Serve it over yogurt, salads, smoothies.
If you decide to get your granola at a heath food store, make sure the #1 ingredients is Oats, no added hydrogenated oils and no added sugars or artificial ingredients.
Ingredients:
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4 cups rolled oats
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/4 cup coconut oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts, unsalted
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1/4 cup slivered almonds, unsalted
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1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, unsalted
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2 tablespoons flax meal
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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dash of salt
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 300°F
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Combine all ingredients in a container (make sure the coconut oil is warm)
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Spread the mixture into a large baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes, until golden
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Allow the oat mixture to cool in the baking pan
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Package in airtight glass container to keep it fresh
CHEF'S TIP:
Watch your granola carefully and make sure to toss it often so that it cooks evenly. Don't let it get scorched!
