Friday, September 18, 2015

Autumn-Warm Granola

1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1/4 cup raw agave syrup
1/4 cup clover honey
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp packed coconut sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp bourbon vanilla

3 cups Gluten Free old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
2 Tbsp flax seeds
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup unsweetened dried mango
1/2 cup sweetened dried mango (That is if you are wanting to add sugar:))
 = or just 1 cup unsweetened mango

*You could also sub dried apples, apricots, cherries or blueberries. Or a combination of you favs!

Preheat oven to 325*.  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the grapeseed oil, agave syrup, honey, cinnamon, coconut sugar and vanillas in a small bowl until smooth.  Combine oats, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds and salt in a large bowl.  Add the delicious-looking and smelling wet mixture to the textured dry mixture, making sure everything is evenly coated.  Spread the mixture flat on the prepared cookie sheet.  Bake for 20 minutes, take out and stir, place back into oven to bake for 5 more minutes.
Remove granola from oven and let cool completely. After cool, break up with hands to get your desired big or small clumps. Lastly, toss dried mango (fruit choice) and granola in a bowl to serve or into an airtight container to store in a cool place.

*And BTW, the smell will produce THE most heavenly aroma!  I like to make this and have it ready to take out of the oven just as I am receiving visitors from near and far:) No better treat!
It can be enjoyed with Greek yogurt, Dairy Free yogurt, or even with your favorite variety of milk.

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