Maple Cinnamon Coconut Granola
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup almond flour (I bought this in Organic Section of Wegmans) can also use ground Flax seeds
1 cup chopped nuts - I like pecans and walnuts
1 1/2 sticks of melted butter (12 Tablespoons)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup of Maple Syrup (the real stuff)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
sprinkle of nutmeg or cloves, or both
dash of salt
1 cup dried fruit of choice (I've used raisins, and blueberry craisins) Sometimes, I like to add the fruit when I eat it - it makes it less crunchy when you mix the fruit in and store it!
Preheat over to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, almond flour, and nuts. In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a dash of salt. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients, until they are clumpy and coated thoroughly. Line a 15x 10 sheet with rims with parchment. (I use a jelly roll pan) . Spread the granola mixture evenly, and bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden brown. Remove pan, and place on a wire rack to cool. When completely cool, mix with your choice of dried fruits - I am partially to the blueberry craisins. I reserve some plain for Susan, who doesn't want the fruit in hers. This is outstanding with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for breakfast. This is what I eat nearly every day. A serving size is about 1/4 cup. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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