Healthy Granola
It's the week of Valentine's Day and in thinking about this day I'm reminded of my father. He is my hero as I've watched him be the loyal, attentive, husband and caregiver to my mother, everyday. He has shown much kindness and patience, and has given much as he has cared for mom "in sickness and in health" without a complaint. So, I lift him up in prayer, and feed him nourishing food to keep him strong. One of my Dad's favorites is granola. It's great with milk, on yogurt or ice cream, and easy to make.
Servings 4 -6
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw whole rolled oats
- ½ cup raw nuts walnuts, pecans and/or almonds
- ½ cup raw seeds sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup dried fruit chopped (optional)
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Spread mixture into a thin layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- Cool before serving or storing.
- Keep in airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
- Recipe courtesy of: elizabethrider.com