i had no idea that making granola was so easy and that it is so good!! While reviewing the Big Tree Maple syrup earlier this week, i played around with a few different recipes. This granola turned out so good, i wanted to share it too.
All the measurement in this are approximate. The only thing i actually measured was the oats. After that i just sort of threw stuff in, you can add more or less to taste.
Homemade Maple Almond Granola
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut
1 cup almonds
1/8- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
3 tbsp flax seeds and/or chia seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup Big Tree Maple maple syrup
1 cups dried fruit. Dice it first if it's in big pieces. i used raisins, cranberries and figs.
1 large egg white (optional) This will help stick it together to make big clumps of granola.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl except the dried fruit and egg white. Stir until everything is mixed well. If using the egg white, beat until frothy and fold that in so everything is coated.
Place the granola on a greased jelly roll pan or a pan lined with parchment paper. Spread it out into an even layer and bake at 300 for around 45 min. Checking once about half way through to flip the granola using a spatula. When granola is evenly browned and dried out. Remove from oven and let cool before adding in the dried fruit. It keeps up to 2 weeks if kept in an airtight container at room temperature. i keep mine in mason jars.
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* i receieved a complimentary sample of Big Tree Maple in exchange for my review.
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