My husband is training for a marathon. He rarely makes suggestions in the kitchen, but during marathon season (which is year round) he asks for granola. Now that it feels like autumn, I felt like introducing some autumn flavors into my granola. This is what I came up with. I forgot to measure as I was going, so don’t hold me to these exact measurements. Go with what feels right!
Ingredients:
4 cups oatmeal
1 cup oat bran
1 cup flax seed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sesame seeds
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup agave syrup
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cardamon
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups dried cranberries
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix the first six ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Mix the remaining ingredients (except the cranberries) in a small saucepan and heat through until sauce simmers.
3. Pour the sauce over the oat mixture and stir until completely coated. Spread mixture over a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for 45 minutes, or until toasted. Stir halfway through baking.
4. Once granola is cooled, stir dry cranberries into mix and you’re done!
Servings: 9
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 60 mins
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