Thursday, April 7, 2016

Coconut-Almond Granola

3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 T. flaxseeds
1 T. chia seeds
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
dried fruit for mixing in (craisins, raisins, etc.)

1.  Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Set aside.
2.  In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, coconut, flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, sugar and salt.
3.  In a separate bowl, whisk oil, syrup, egg white, and extracts until smooth.  Pour over dry mixture and stir until moistened.
4.  Evenly spread granola onto prepared baking sheet.  Bake granola for 45-50 minutes.  Do not stir granola if you want nice big chunks!

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