Fruit, Nut, and Seed Granola
Published January 1, 2016
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Mix together in a large bowl and set aside:
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup hulled green pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup roasted, lightly salted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix together in a small saucepan over medium heat:
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
5 tablespoons honey (or 2 tbsp. honey plus 3 tbsp. agave syrup)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2-2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pour butter mixture over oat mixture, toss to combine, and spread onto a foil lined baking sheet with sides. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes, stirring mixture after 8 minutes.
Place pan on cooling rack and mix in the following:
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup dried snipped apricots
1/3 cup dried blueberries
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup broken dried bananas chips
Cool completely.
Granola may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 1 month.
Makes 6-7 cups.