Gluten Free Strawberry Almond Granola

Ingredients

• 1 lb Gluten-free Rolled Oats
• 1 cup Raw whole Pecans
• 1/2 cup Raw Whole Almonds
• 1/2 cup Raw crushed Almonds
• 1 cup Dried Cranberries
• 1/4 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries
• 1.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
• A pinch of Salt
• 1 cup Organic Coconut Palm Sugar
• 1 cup Maple Syrup
• 1 cup Coconut Oil
• 2 tablespoon Water to bind the mixture
• 1.5 teaspoon Vanilla essence
• 1.25 cup Freezer Dried Strawberries

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven @325 degree F. Assemble: all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Mix it well. As mentioned just add 1/4 cup of strawberries.

3. 3

   Combine all the wet ingredients in a pan (except vanilla essence).

4. 4

   Heat until the mixture starts to bubble. Pour in vanilla essence and mix.

5. 5

   Pour the syrup over the dry granola mix.

6. 6

   Stir well to coat. The mixture should be moist and bind well. If needed add 2 tablespoons of water.

7. 7

   Spread the mixture on a large baking tray and press it around evenly.

8. 8

   Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown in color. Allow it to cool. Top with the rest 1.25 cups of strawberries and mix well to combine.

9. 9

   Store it in an air-tight container. Stays good for 2 months at room temperature.