Friday, October 25, 2019

Homemade Granola


Homemade Granola
From Paula’s kitchen

4 cups Old-Fashioned Oats
1 Package BARE toasted Coconut Chips, divided or 1-1/2 cups unsweetened coconut
1 cup raw sliced almonds
1 cup walnut pieces
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1/3 cup raw honey
1/3 cup coconut oil
1 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries

In large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients, reserving 1 cup of the coconut chips. (I hand crushed slightly)
Combine honey, coconut oil (melted) & vanilla extract. Drizzle over dry mixture & stir to combine. 
Spread on large sheet pan and push granola to sides, leave a 3x5 opening in the center. 
Stir 1/2 way through cooking time. 
Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. 
Place pan on cooling rack. When cooled, add remaining ingredients. Toss & store in airtight container.