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Spiced Pecan-Almond

Granola with Dried Fruit
Vegan

Homemade granola is easy to make, and this one is particularly
delicious. It’s a tasty combination of oats, nuts, fruit, and spices
and a totally satisfying way to start your day of with energy. And
oats are a great source of soluble fiber—the type that helps block
the absorption of cholesterol.

Storage Tip: This granola is great to have on-hand for cereal,
yogurt parfait, or snacking by the handful. Keep it stored in an
airtight container for up to 1 week.
2 cups uncooked old-fashioned 1 tablespoon coconut oil
rolled oats ¼ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons honey
½ cup chopped almonds ¼ cup unsweetened
¹⁄ cup pumpkin seeds dried cranberries
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
¼ teaspoon allspice
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecans, almonds, pumpkin
seeds, cinnamon, and allspice.
3. In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, and
honey. Add the wet ingredients to the oat mixture, tossing well
to coat.
4. Pour the mixture into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes; then stir. Bake for 15 to 20 more minutes or
until the granola is toasted. Remove the granola from the oven
and let cool. Break the granola into chunks. Stir in the cranberries
and apricots.
5. Serve with milk or almond milk, over yogurt, or plain as a snack.

Makes 4 cups. Prep time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 35 minutes. Total time: 45 minutes.

Per serving (½ cup): Calories: 192 Fat: 7.9g Saturated Fat: 2.4g Protein: 4.8g
Carbohydrates: 27.6g Fiber: 3.1g

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