Maple Almond Granola
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  • Number of Servings: 15
Ingredients
1/2 c maple syrup 1/4 c coconut oil1/4 c almond butter 1 T cinnamon (or more if you prefer your granola to have a stronger cinnamon flavor)2 1/2 c. rolled oats1/4 c ground flax 1/4 c chia seeds1/2 c chopped nuts/seeds (almonds, walnuts, pepitas)1/4 c unsweetened coconut1/2 c mixed dried fruit (cranberries, blueberries, raisins)liberal sprinkle coarse salt
Directions
Mix maple syrup, coconut oil and almond butter together. If your coconut oil is at room temperature, you might need to melt it first.
Mix oats, coconut, and cinnamon together, then add to wet ingredients.
Pour onto a baking sheet in an even layer. (I use a silicone baking sheet liner, but you can coat the pan with nonstick cooking spray if you prefer.) Bake at 300 degrees for about 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. I like my granola to be somewhat "raw."
Immediately upon removing the granola from the oven, add the chia, flax, seeds/nuts and dried fruit. (The fruit swells and gets sticky in the oven, and raw nuts/seeds retain more of their nutrition.) Add a sprinkle of kosher salt and toss well. The salt really brings out the sweetness and other flavors.

Makes 15 1/4-cup servings!
Servings Per Recipe: 15
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 198.9
  • Total Fat: 11.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 79.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 4.0 g

Member Reviews
  • QUERIAN
     This is amazing! I made some substitutions based on ingredients on hand including coconut butter for the coconut oil. I also baked it on top of a sheet of parchment paper which worked great. I ended up with 248 calories per half cup, definitely worth it! - 5/8/10
  • NATURALSOAPGIRL
     Didn't make this, but plan to. Don't know what chia seeds are -have to figure that out. For those who don't like coconut or anything having to do with it - if you allergic to it then fine. But trust me - if you use coconut OIL your food will not taste like coconut and it's SO GOOD FOR YOU. - 3/26/10
  • ELSEEBEE
     Made it just now, looking for a chain and lock to keep me from nibbling on it! - 3/22/10
  • POLARBEARSCAT
     I really liked the maple/almond butter/coconut oil combination! I also added sesame seeds and dried apricots. - 4/15/10
  • EMILYBEMENT
     I made a version of this, chia seeds I use a bit of clove(small amount). Almonds, sunflower seeds and pecans, chopped, dried dates, two kinds of raisens and dried cherries and cranberries. I also used sf syrup. It turned out great and even the guys at my dh work want me to make them some as well. - 3/10/10
  • SJSFRANCINE
     A total winner and for those of you who aren't sure what chia seeds are, look up the definition and read about all the wonderful qualities of this mighty, high protein seed. - 2/20/10
  • 1GROVES2
     Sounds great! I may have to skip or substitute when I can as I am unable to get some ingredeints in my area.
    MG - 2/3/10
  • SIESTAFIESTA
     Not very low cal-what's the point of this? - 12/15/11
  • JOY73YL
     I'll have to figure that out too. chia seed
    http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-chia-se
    eds.htm
    Chia seeds are harvested from the Salvia hispanica plant, a type of sage in the mint family.The seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids and have versatile uses in the kitchen. - 11/23/11
  • ANIDUCK
     Coconut Oil is found in the oil department of most any grocery store. If you can't find it, ask the manager to order some. It really is worth it--very healthy. Some stores even carry a shortening in the baking department that will have the term "non-hydrogenated" on the label. - 10/14/10
  • GLENDORA1
     Chia seeds can be ordered through Swanson's Vitamins or some place like that. Coconut oil can be found at health food stores if you can't find it at the grocery store. I know the Food lion used to carry it but they got rid of most of their organic foods because they weren't selling too good I suppo - 6/10/10
  • PSAUMES23
     Great recipe! I made a batch yesterday planning to eat some this morning but when I woke up this morning I found out that there was hardly any left! (We're a family of five.) :) I'll have to make a huge batch next time. Also I didn't have coconut oil, so I used olive. - 12/28/11
  • CD4519295
     This was great! I love coconut so I left it in. But my hubby doesn't now I need to make a batch without it. - 3/21/10
  • GREASE31
     I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 11/6/12
  • CD5525070
     great recipe...easy to make. - 5/2/10
  • JRRHEA
     sound great. will try this weekend - 4/27/10
  • MILLERSMOM
     even my hubby likes it! - 2/20/10
  • EBLOOMING
     Will try later...saving in my recipe file. - 5/17/10
  • PONDERTHIS
     I have looked in my local WalMart, in the lard/shortening area, and they do not carry coconut oil. But it's worth looking, in case your store does. I just wanted to note my experience. - 3/19/10
  • BERTO4812
     great granola - 3/11/10
  • MARTHAR3
     sounds good will see if I can find the ingredients - 2/21/10
  • WILDORCHIDES
     I will try this, as it looks really good & easy. - 2/3/10
  • MLTYMOM
     I am going to give i a try. and thank you for the information on the coconut oil. - 2/2/10
  • LOSEIT1912
     I will try this. I hope the ingredients are not hard to find - 1/25/10
  • TENAJ99
     How hard is coconut oil to find? - 1/22/10



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