Apple Cinnamon Granola

Ingredients

• 2 cups almonds
• 2 cups walnuts
• 2 cups pecans
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 - 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, (use gluten-free, if necessary)
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 cups chopped dried apples
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 250°F.

2. 2

   Line 2 large rimmed baking pans with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Chop the nuts coarsely. A food processor will do this quickly.

4. 4

   Put in a large bowl and stir in the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

5. 5

   Melt the coconut oil and whisk it together with the maple syrup.

6. 6

   Add to the oat-nut mixture and stir until well combined.

7. 7

   Spread on parchment-paper lined baking sheets and bake for 30 to 50 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and starting to crisp. The granola will become crisper as it cools.

8. 8

   Once cool, stir in dried apples and cranberries. Store in air-tight containers.