Granola: Coconut Cashew

By NicoleS

Ingredients

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (can also do a combo of 2 cups rolled oats & 1 cup quick-cook oats)
• 1 cup almonds, roughly chopped
• 1 cup cashews, roughly chopped
• 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Details

Servings 7
Adapted from melskitchencafe.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut and brown sugar.

In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine maple syrup, oil, salt, cinnamon, extracts & zest.

Combine both mixtures by slowly pouring the liquid over the oatmeal mixture and stir well.

Divide in half and pour onto two 11x17-inch rimmed baking sheets, spreading out into an even layer on each sheet. Press granola firmly with the back of a metal spatula until it is compact.

Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until golden.

Remove from the oven, allow to cool and transfer into a large bowl, slightly breaking up the clumps. Add dried fruit, if desired, and gently mix until even distributed.