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Heart Healthy Granola

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There are many granola recipes and this one for a Heart Healthy Granola is a go-to in our household. We enjoy this one because of its variety and the sweet blend that holds it all together.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups Old Fashioned Oats

  • ½ cup walnuts (whole or chopped)

  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds

  • ½ cup almonds (sliced, slivered, chopped or whole)

  • 3 tbsp ground flax

  • ½ cup melted coconut oil

  • ½ maple syrup

  • ¾ cup dried cranberries or goji berries

  • ½ cup coconut flakes

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds, ground flax, salt and cinnamon.  Stir until blended. Note: Leave the coconut and cranberries until the end of baking or they will burn.

  2. Pour in the melted oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Mix well until oats and nuts are lightly coated. Pour the mixture onto the lined baking tray. Using a spatula or large spoon, spread granola into an even layer. Granola should be in a thick layer and the pan should be crowded. This will allow oats to clump together.

  3. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.  Halfway through cooking stir and press down with spoon or spatula to create clumpy granola. 

  4. Remove from heat and sprinkle cranberries and coconut on top.  Let cool completely undisturbed (45 minutes). Granola will crisp up and clump as it cools.

  5. Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain the clumps or stir with a spoon if you prefer it loose.

Notes

Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks or in a sealed freezer bag for up to 4 months. If freezing let warm to room temp before using.

Find it online: https://susancooksvegan.com/heart-healthy-granola/