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Cashew Coconut Granola

Easy homemade granola with no refined sugar
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Cashews (almonds or other nuts will work as well)
  • 3 cup Old Fashioned Oats (not instant)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 cup Coconut Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Honey (local is best)
  • 3 Tbsp Coconut Oil (room temp or melted)
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees
  • Use a food processor to chop up cashews, but be sure to leave some larger pieces in the mixture.
  • In a large mixing bowl add nuts, oats, salt, and coconut sugar and stir to combine
  • In a small bowl mix honey, coconut oil, and vanilla
  • Pour the honey mixture into the large mixing bowl over the oat mixture. Stir well to combine and make sure the honey mixture is coating the dry ingredients.
  • If you want to add any extra ingredients, now is the time, I personally add some shredded coconut and cranberries.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, divide the granola mixture evenly between the 2 sheets and spread the mixture over the parchment paper.
  • Bake for 5 mins in oven, remove and stir granola, cook for another 4-5 mins. Keep an eye on the granola to make sure it isn't cooking too quickly!
  • Remove from oven and cool. I personally just slide the parchment onto a cooling sheet, another option is to place onto a large cutting board. Let the granola cool for at least 10 mins. Once it has cooled, break apart and crumble the granola and store in an airtight container.

Notes

 Keep an eye on the granola while in the oven. Not all ovens cook the same and can burn easily. 
Variations can include using brown sugar instead of Coconut Sugar, or any nut instead of Cashews 
Add ins:  I like to add dried cranberries and shredded coconut. Other options could include pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and other dried fruit pieces like apricots, raisins, or even dates. Use your imagination to create your own mixture! 
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