Granola

There is nothing better than a handful of granola. You can eat it by itself, as a cereal, or top it on your favourite dessert. Here's a simple recipe that I like to make with my kids. There are tons of options, so if you don't hae allergies in your family, throw in some nuts, too!

Dry Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups gluten free granola (no sugar added)
1/2 cup of sunflower seeds
1/4 cup of sesame seeds (optional)
1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Coating Mixture Ingredients:
1/2 cup sucanat
Pinch of se salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup of canola oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup honey

At the End:
Mix in dried fruits, such as raisins, cranberries, cherries, etc....

Preheat the over to 275 degrees.
Mix the dry ingredients together and set to the side.
In a small saucepan, mix all coating ingredients and warm on low until well blended.
Pour coating mixture over the dry ingredients.
Spread granola over a large baking sheet lined in parchment paper.
Bake for about 40 minutes stirring every 10 minutes with a wooden spoon.
Transfer this onto a cooling rack and allow to cool. Sprinkle with dried fruits of your choice.

Keep in an airtight container for about a week or freeze it!

Adapted from The Clean Eating Cookbook by Tosca Reno.