cherry almond granola

{this recipe is an adaptation of oh she glows favorite granola}

cherry almond granola

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dry ingredients:

2.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats

1 cup brown rice cereal (erewhon)

1 cup almonds

1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

2 heaping tbsp sweetened coconut flakes

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp kosher salt

wet ingredients:

4 tbsp brown rice syrup

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp agave nectar

2 tbsp natural peanut butter

2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

add-ins:

1 cup dried sour cherries

pre-heat oven to 300 degrees and line an insulated baking sheet with parchment paper.

combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.  

in a small saucepan, heat wet ingredients over medium heat.  bring to a boil, stirring often.  once boiling, turn heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes.

pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine until well coated.

spread mixture evenly onto parchment paper and bake for 45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes.

let cool in pan and then crumble into an airtight container.

yields approximately 20 1/3 cup servings

Nutrition Facts recipe cherry almond granola Serving Size: 1 serving Amount Per Serving Calories 176 Total Fat 7g       Saturated Fat 1.5g       Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 103mg Carbohydrate 24.9g       Dietary Fiber 2.7g       Sugars 11.2g Protein 4.3g Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0% Calcium    3% Iron 8%