Granola

Julie posted this Breakfast Dish over 3 years ago.

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Before you begin

Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 minutes @ 350°F
Yields: enough for everyone

Ingredients

  • 2 c coconut flakes
  • 6 c quick-cook oatmeal
  • 1/4 c chopped nuts of your choice (almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts all work very well)

  • 1/2 c maple syrup
  • 1/2 c vegetable oil
  • 1 2/3 c brown sugar
  • 1 t vanilla extract

  • Dried fruit of your choice (I prefer mixed berries)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F

  2. Combine coconut, oatmeal and nuts in a LARGE bowl.

  3. Combine syrup, sugar and oil in a separate bowl.

  4. Heat in wet mixture in microwave, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  5. Add syrup mixture immediately to dry ingredients, stirring to coat evenly.

  6. Spread granola onto greased glass sheets.

  7. Bake for 15 minutes, stir and then bake further until golden brown.

  8. Add dried fruit once the granola has cooled.