Healthy Role Models Granola

Makes 10 Servings

By Sarah Gilks

 

Ingredients:

2.5 cups old fashioned oats
¾ cup raw slivered almonds
¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
2 tsp flax seeds
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp salt
pinch nutmeg
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 tbsp organic molasses
¼ cup organic coconut sugar

**optional ¼ cup dried fruit of your choice (chopped apricots, cranberries, cherries, raisins)

 

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300 ̊F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and spices. In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, and molasses. Pour over dry mixture and stir until incorporated thoroughly. 

Evenly spread the granola mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until dry, stirring occasionally, for about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool slightly before adding dried fruit (optional).

 

Once cooled completely, store in an airtight jar or sealed bag. 

 

Nutritional Info (per ½ cup, without dried fruit):
Cals: 188; Carbs: 28 g; Fats: 7 g; Sugar: 12 g