Maple Almond Granola (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Maple Almond Granola

ingredients:

• 3 cups rolled oats, gluten free
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 1/4 cup flax seeds
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup raw, dried coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup dried goji berries
• 1/4 cup dried mulberries
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup black raisins

preparation steps:

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. mix first six ingredients together in a large mixing bowl

3. heat coconut oil and maple syrup in a small saucepan on stove top until coconut oil is just melted-stirring frequently

4. pour melted oil and maple syrup mixture over ingredients in mixing bowl and mix well until all dried ingredients are well covered

5. spread mixture onto large baking sheet (i line mine with parchment paper)

6. bake until top layer is golden brown-(about 10-15 minutes), then remove from oven and stir, then place back in oven until all is golden brown

7. remove from oven, stir again,  and let cool on baking sheet

8. after cooled, place back into mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients

9. store in air-tight container for up to a month-it wont last that long