Artha Bed and Breakfast

Maple Granola: Breakfast-Brunch

Servings: 15

Prep time:30min

Ingredients:

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  4 cups Old-fashioned oats

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  1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (cashews, pecans, or almonds)

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  1 cup raw (unroasted) sunflower seeds

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  1/2 cup sesame seeds

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  1/2 cup shredded unsweetened dry coconut

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  1/2 teaspoon sea salt

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  6 tablespoons maple syrup

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  6 tablespoons canola oil

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  1 cup raisins, dried bananas or any other dried fruit you like

Step 1:

1. Preheat oven to 300 F. Toss the oats, nuts, sunflower seed, sesame seeds, coconut, and salt to mix in a large bowl.

Step 2:

2. Pour maple syrup and oil over the oat mixture. Stir with a spoon until all is moistened.

Step 3:

3. Spread-about ½ inch thick-on baking sheets and roast for 30 – 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.

Step 4:

4. Cool thoroughly, then stir in dried fruits. Store in a glass jar.

Step 5:

We serve this in a wine glass as a parfait, layered with yogurt, strawberries, raspberries and bananas. Our guests at the B & B love it. I hope you enjoy it too.