Maple Nut Granola

Maple nut granola

Makes: 24 (¼ cups) servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups oats (or mix of grains)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (shredded or larger flakes)
  • 1 cup chopped slivered almonds
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup flax seeds
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup dried cranberries, cherries or raisins

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients except for the dried fruit.
  • Bake on a cookie sheet at 325 degrees turning every 5 to 6 minutes until browned evenly, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Once out of the oven, immediately toss with dried fruit, let cool.
  • Store in airtight container.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 224.5, Total Fat 16.0 g, Cholesterol 0.0 mg, Sodium 27.0 mg, Total Carbs 19.4 g, Dietary Fiber 4.0 g, Protein 4.3 g

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