Happy Trails Granola

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1/2 dup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• pinch kosher salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup candy coated chocolates

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a small pot over medium heat, whisk together the syrup, oil and cinnamon. Cook until it just bubbles. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl, add the oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Pour in the syrup mixture and toss well. In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites to combine. Pour over the granola and toss well. Evenly spread the mixture onto a sheet tray. Bake until golden, turning several times, about 35-40 mins.