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Granola

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Ingredients
  

  • 4 C. flaked grains - oats, quinoa, your preference
  • 1 C. raw, unsalted nuts, chopped - my favorites are pecans or almonds
  • 1/4 C. flax seed, ground
  • 1/4 C. sesame seeds
  • 1/4 C. raw, unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 C. raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds

Instructions
 

  • Mix ingredients together well
  • Store in an airtight container
  • If making muesli:
    Place 1/3 C. of the mixture into a bowl
    Add 2-4 T. of dried fruit
    Mix in 2/3 C. milk, yogurt, or apple juice
    Cover and place in the fridge overnight
    In the morning top with 1/4 apple, grated and spicesYum!
  • If making granola:
    Preheat oven to 350F
    Put dry mixture into a large 9 x 13 casserole dish
    In a saucepan mix together1/3 C. honey - I prefer raw and local1/3 C. molasses1/3 C. coconut oil
    Heat in a small pot until just starting to bubble
    Pour mixture over the base recipe, coating evenly
    Bake 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to avoid burning
    Pull mixture out of the oven and sprinkle with 2 t. vanilla extract, incorporating well
    Let mixture cool completely before storing in an airtight container
  • To serve:
    Place 1/3 C. of the mixture into a bowl
    Add 2-4 T. dried or fresh fruit
    Mix in milk to the desired level
    Enjoy!