Ingredients
- 3 1/2 c rolled oats (if you want bars use steel cut oats so it will stick together better)
- 1 c raw sliced almonds
- 1 c raw cashew pieces (or walnuts, pecans)
- 1 c unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 c raw sunflower seeds
- 1/2 c raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 6 TBS butter
- 1/2 c honey
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Also need-parchment paper
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 250'. Cover a rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the dry oats, almonds, cashews, coconut, seeds and spices together in a large mixing bowl.
3. Heat the butter and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat. Once the butter melts stir in the vanilla and salt.
4. Pour the hot liquids over the dry ingredients and stir together with a rubber spatula until evenly coated.
5. Spread mixture onto prepared pan in one even layer. Bake for 75 minutes.
6. The granola will become crisp as it cools at which point you can break into pieces (if making bars) or break it up into small chunks by pounding it in a zip lock bag (if making cereal). Store in air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.