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Nut & Seed Granola

This protein-rich Nut & Seed Granola cooks up quickly and deliciously.
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup nuts of choice (I used walnuts and sliced almonds)
  • 0.5 cup seeds of choice (I used pumpkin and sunflower seeds)
  • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp. hemp seeds
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Dash of salt
  • 0.25 cup light olive oil or grapeseed oil
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins: dried fruit, unsweetened shredded coconut, chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients (oats through salt). Add in oil; mix until well combined. Next add in maple syrup and vanilla; mix until oil, syrup and vanilla well-incorporated. Pour mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely, then break apart. Add optional add-in ingredients, if desired. Keeps in airtight container for up to 1 week.