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It's easy to make your own granola and the ingredient list can be flexible to accomodate your tastes -- and what you have available!

Maple Granola

It's easy to make your own granola and the ingredient list can be flexible to accomodate your tastes -- and what you have available!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 238kcal
Carbs (g):

Ingredients

  • 4 cups uncooked oatmeal (either old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
  • 1 cup sliced almonds (OR , pecans, walnuts or other nuts)
  • 1-1/3 cups shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (OR honey)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil (OR other vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped, dried fruit

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Mix all ingredients except dried fruit. Spread on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350° F. for 30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring after 15 minutes. Don’t bake too long, or the granola will be dry.
  • Remove from the oven and stir in the dried fruit.
  • Stir occasionally as it is cooling to keep it from clumping together.
  • When cool, store in an airtight container.