Maple Granola
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Makes 8 Cups
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped dates
Ingredients
4 cups large oat flakes
2 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp maple syrup (or more if desired)
2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, heat the coconut oil and maple syrup until liquified (I do this in the microwave).
In a large mixing bowl, place the oats and mix in the oil/syrup mixture, ensuring all the flakes are covered.
Spread this mixture onto a baking sheet (you may need 2 depending on the size). Ensure the entire sheet is covered by a thin layer of oats.
Place in oven for 40 minutes until the oats are golden. To ensure it is cooked evenly, mix the oats every 10-15 minutes.
After 40 minutes, mix the pecans, chia and coconut into the oats and allow to bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove granola from oven and once cool, mix in the chopped dates.
nutritional info (per 1/4 cup serving)
calories 138 kcal - fat 9g - saturated fat 3g - protein 2g - carbohydrates 14g - dietary fibre 3g - sugars 6g - sodium 19mg