Healthy Granola
This rs Dave's favorite granola. The recipe is from Bonnie in Austin. It's adapted from a couple of other recipes from "Cookie and Kate" and "Meg Gordon's Granola".
Servings 8 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups oatmeal old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 tsp sea salt fine grain
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries or sub other dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts/seeds, salt and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Pour in the oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Mix well until every oat and nut is coated.
- Pour the granola onto the prepared pan and spread into and even layer with a large spoon.
- Bake until lightly golden, 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway. The granola will crisp as it cools.
- Cool the granola completely (undisturbed) for at least 45 minutes.
- Top with dried fruit. Break into pieces if you prefer clumps, or stir with a spoon for a finer texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Notes
You can add coconut flakes halfway through baking so that it toasts. Substitute any kinds of nuts or seeds or dried fruit for variety.