A LITTLE YUMMINESS!

CINNAMON SPICED GRANOLA

MAKE ABOUT 5 CUPS

3 Cups rolled oats
1 Cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 Cup coarsely copped almonds
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon cloves
1/4 Teaspoon ginger
1/4 Teaspoon sea salt
1/2 Cup maple syrup
1/2 Cup melted coconut oil or 1/4 Cup apple juice+ 1/4 Cup coconut oi
1 Teaspoon vanilla

Optional Additions:
chopped dried apple
raisins
dried cranberries
dried cherries
shredded coconut
sunflower seeds
pumpkin seeds

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and spices into a medium-sized bowl. Mix well.

2. Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla to the oat mixture. Toss together using two spoons. Add shredded coconut and any seed if desired, toss again.

3. Spread mixture onto a large cookie sheet and place in the oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turning occasionally with a spatula.

4. Remove from oven and stir in any dried fruit if desired. Let cool completely before transferring to a large glass jar.

My children gobbled this one up on the way up to the mountains! They were also able to help make it so it made it even more special! I got this one from The Whole LIfe Nutrition Cookbook, like I get most of my recipes!