Heart Healthy Granola

Each time I go to the store, the granola may be expensive, loaded with sugar or additives or have honey which, as a vegan, is something I try to avoid. I also found this option to be quick and flexible for your needs and what you may already have in the pantry.

Serves: 12. Prep Time: 5min. Cook Time: 10-15min

Dry Ingredients:

4 cups rolled oats

3 cups of whatever you want in it (raw unsalted pecans, almonds, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, pepitas, sunflower seeds, etc.)

1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

2 cups of dried fruit choice (no added sugar cranberries, raisins, etc.)

3/4 tsp kosher salt

Wet ingredients:

1/2 Cup unrefined coconut oil

1/2 cup real maple syrup

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine oats, nuts, seeds, salt and cinnamon.
3. In a small saucepan heat the coconut oil and maple syrup until smoothly melted and combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and toss to combine.
5. Spread granola evenly on baking sheet.
6. Cook for 7-10 minutes. Toss with a spatula and cook 5 minutes longer or until golden (keep close watch). Mix in dried fruit and let it cool.

For cheaper versions, use cheaper nuts like peanuts. For better quality and variety, add a little bit of everything!

If you make it, let me know what you added in and how you liked the combination!