Power Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats not instant or quick cooking
- 1 cup ground flaxseed meal
- 1 cup unsalted raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup unsalted raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup sliced raw almonds
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup olive oil or nut oil such as hazelnut, coconut, or walnut
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325℉. Rub a little oil on 1 large baking sheet or 2 smaller ones.
- Combine all of the ingredients in your biggest bowl and toss with your hands until all the seeds and nuts have gotten to know each other well.
- Spread the granola on the baking sheet(s) and bake for 15 minutes. Check to see if the edges are beginning to darken, and stir the granola gently with a spoon. Continue baking until golden and toasty, about 15 minutes.
- Let cool completely. Then crunch away. The granola can be stored, covered tightly, in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks.
Notes
Play With It: Before baking, add 1 teaspoon vanilla, cinnamon, or ginger. After baking, toss in dried fruits such as cherries, raisins, or chopped apples. Amp up the power with 1 cup of chia, sesame, or hemp seeds; add to the mix before baking.
Credit: The Family Cooks by Laurie David