“My Favorite Granola” is a combination of a few changes from some old recipes I found, and some foods that I just enjoy eating. It’s very tasty, fills up your tummy and is just plain good for you & your heart. I make everything from scratch as I go along so amounts may vary a bit!
10 cups of organic rolled oats
1 cup raw walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup raw pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup shelled raw sunflower seeds
1 1/2 cups coconut
3~4 tablespoons cinnamon
½ cup of local wildflower honey (or your favorite honey)
½ cup of canola oil
½ cup of apricot preserves (fruit only, no added sugar or cornstarch)
1 teaspoon of sea salt
4 cups of chopped organic dried fruit free from sulfates, artificial colors and artificial sweeteners. Any combination you like is delicious! Suggestions include, pineapple, apricots, raisins, cranberries, apples, blueberries, goji berries, prunes, mango & papaya.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Toss oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, salt & cinnamon well.
To the dry ingredients add oil, honey and preserves; mix until well coated .
Place in a parchment paper covered cookie sheet about ¼ ‘ deep. (you will need 2 pans)
Bake at 375 degrees about 30-45 minutes tossing after 15 and 30 minutes. Check every 5 minutes until medium toasted and you can smell the toasted nuts and cinnamon!!!. DO NOT LET BURN Remove from oven and cool about an hour.
In separate bowl mix dried fruit and add to cooled oat mixture; toss very well.
Stored in an airtight container, it will stay fresh about a month.
