2020-04-19

Granola

Ingredients

  • 4 cups oats
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper,.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, almonds, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt until evenly combined.
  4. In a separate measuring cup, stir together the oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined.  
  5. Pour the oil mixture into the oats mixture and stir until evenly combined.
  6. Spread the granola out evenly on the prepared baking sheet.  
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through. 
  8. Remove from oven and stir in coconut.
  9. Return to oven and bake until the granola is lightly toasted and golden (about 5 minutes).
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool until the granola reaches room temperature. 
  11. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

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