Stove Top Granola

From Jennica R.

Included in the Sept 2016 RS Newsletter

1 tbsp. coconut oil

2 cups rolled oats

¼ cup chopped walnuts

¼ cup sliced almonds

A few dashes of cinnamon

A pinch of kosher salt

2 tbsp. maple syrup

¼ cup dried fruit (cranberries, apricots, raisins, etc.)

¼ cup shredded coconut

1.      Heat a large sauté pan over a medium heat and melt coconut oil.

2.     Add in oats, walnuts, almonds, cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup. Gently toss until everything is well incorporated.

3.     Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, continuously stirring, until oats and nuts are toasty and golden brown.

4.     Remove from heat and allow to cool.

5.     Finish by stirring in dried fruit and coconut.

Store in an airtight container or small zip lock bags. Makes 3 cups- (9 - 1/3 cup servings)

** This recipe is extremely versatile and EASY! You can add more or less of any ingredient to your liking. The only thing I highly suggest is to use pure maple syrup, not the imitation stuff. You can add it to yogurt, fruit, milk or even just as a snack by itself. **

Nutrients per 1/3 cup: Calories: 165; Total Fat: 8.1g; Saturated Fat: 2.7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 2.5g; Sugars: 7.3g; Protein: 4.6g