Organic and gluten-free walnut granola

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Image from Minimalist Baker

 

 

I love granola! If it doesn't contain too much sugar, it is healthy and can fill you up for a good 3-4 hours.

If you feel like making something fun this week, try this simple granola recipe that makes for a delicious morning.
You will need ( all organic ingredients)

 

 •4 cups of rolled oats

•1 cup rice bran

• 1 cup sesame seeds

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

• 1/2 cup dried currants

• 1 cup chopped walnuts

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

•1/4 cup canola oil.

• 3/4 cup maple syrup.

 

How to:

 

• Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees F.

•In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, rice bran, seeds, dried fruits, nuts and vanilla.

• Add the oil and stir evenly.

• Pour maple syrup into mix and mix well. Make sure that mix is evenly moistened.

• Mixture should be crumbly and sticky.

•Spread mixture onto a lightly oiled cookie tray and bake for 90 minutes.

• Stir every 15 minutes until the mixture is golden brown and dry.

•Cool thoroughly and store in an airtight container to avoid over-drying.

 

 *Recipe inspired by Eat Right 4 your Nlood Type.