Vanilla Nut Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashion oats (not quick oats)
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 1/2 cup chopped nuts (this can be any combination you want...I used pecans)
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ (I didn't use this) ( You can also add chia seeds and flax but it tends to get in my teeth but definitely makes it better for you)
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup butter, melted ( I used coconut oil instead)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl, stir until well combined.
- Spread granola mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Stir granola around on the baking sheet, keeping it in an even layer.
- Return to the oven and bake an additional 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on baking tray. This helps the granola to become crisp and creates those great little granola clusters.
- Once completely cool, break up granola and remove from tray.
- Enjoy on fresh fruit & yogurt parfaits, with a little vanilla almond milk or just by the handful!
- Store in airtight container.
