Perfect Granola

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, add syrups, coconut oil, brown sugar, applesauce and peanut butter. Stir well. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

In a very large mixing bowl, mix together oats, coconut, seeds and cinnamon.

Add the syrup mixture (while it’s still warm!) over the top of the oat mixture and stir well. It will be very thick and hard to stir, but keep at it until everything is thoroughly combined.

Spread the mixture onto a pan lined with parchment paper or a non-stick mat and bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven every 15 minutes and give the granola a good stir to ensure even baking.

Once out of the oven, mix in your dried cranberries, dried apricot and dried pineapple.

Allow to cool for 20-25 minutes on the pan before serving. The granola will get harder as it cools.

NOTE: Almonds are awesome in the recipe, but you can use any kind of nut, seed and dried fruit you like!

Enjoy!!

Makes 20 – 1/2 cup servings

Calories per serving: 165, Fat: 4.3, Sodium: 16.9, Potassium: 52, Carbs: 28, Fiber: 4, Sugar: 9, Protein: 4.6