Chunky Homemade Granola
This granola is great for boosting energy and is high in iron! It can be used as a snack, cereal for breakfast, or a topping for a fruit and yogurt parfait dessert. The added raisins and apricots provide lots of iron, vitamin A, and carbohydrate.
Ingredients:
| Rolled Oats | 3 cups | 750 mL |
| Raw almonds, slivered | ½ cup | 125 mL |
| Wheat germ | 3 Tbsp | 45 mL |
| Coconut oil, melted | 2 Tbsp | 30 mL |
| Maple syrup | ¼ cup | 60 mL |
| Raisins | 1 cup | 250 mL |
| Dried apricots, chopped | 1 cup | 250 mL |
| Cinnamon | ½ Tbsp | 8 mL |
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the rolled oats, almonds, wheat germ, apricots, raisins and cinnamon.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil and maple syrup. Pour over the dry ingredients and toss together, making sure that everything is lightly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently so the mixture browns evenly.
- Store granola in an airtight container.
Makes 24 servings (30g / serving).
