Monday, January 21, 2013

Nutty Granola


5 c. oats

1 c. malted milk powder or protein powder 
1 c. coconut flakes
1 c. whole roasted almonds
1 c. pecan pieces
1 c. dried cherries and/or Craisins 
1 c. dried apricots, diced
1/2 c. pepita or pumpkin seeds
1/2 c. roasted sunflower seeds
1/4 c. flax seeds

Then mix in a saucepan:
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. coconut oil
1 c. honey
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
Heat until sugars are well dissolved but not boiling:
Pour wet into dry ingredients and stir well.
Spread out on a cookie sheet and bake at 325 for 12 minutes. Remove from oven, flip over by sections and bake for 10 more minutes.
Let it cool completely before removing from pan.

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