Granola
Servings
14
half cup servings
Servings
14
half cup servings
Ingredients
4
c
old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2
c
walnuts
1/2
c
pecans
1/2
c
almonds
1/2 -1
tsp
chopped candied ginger
optional
3/4-1
tsp
fine-grain sea salt
2
tsp
ground cinnamon
or favorite similar spices
½
c
melted coconut oil
or olive oil
1/4
c
natural peanut butter
optional
1/3-1/2
c
honey
or maple syrup
1/4
c
chia seeds
optional
1
zest of orange
optional
1
tsp
vanilla extract
⅔
c
dried cherries
or other favorite dried fruit
1/2
c
dark chocolate chips
optional
1/2
c
unsweetened coconut flakes
optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit .
Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Grind or chop nuts slightly if desired.
Chop fruit into small raisin sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts, chia seeds, salt and spices.
Stir to blend.
Lightly warm oil, honey, and vanilla.
Add orange rind if desired.
Add peanut butter if using.
Pour honey mixture over oats and mix well.
Pour granola onto prepared pan and spread in an even layer.
Bake 15 minutes.
Stir, and if using coconut flakes, add.
If wanting chunky granola, press granola into an even, compact layer.
Bake until lightly golden, another 5-10 minutes.
Do not stir until completely cooled.
Top with the dried fruit and chocolate chips if desired.
Break the granola into pieces for large chunks.
Or stir for loose granola.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks.