Bakery Granola

 

4 cups rolled oats

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup raw peanuts, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds

1/4 cup raw sesame seeds

1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup ground flax seeds

1/4 cup chia seeds

6 Tbls. raisins

6 Tbls. dried cranberries

1/2 cup dried coconut, flaked or shredded

1 tsp. salt

2 Tbls. honey

6 Tbls. coconut oil

2 egg whites

Preheat oven to 275 F and line a baking sheet with baking parchment.

In a medium bowl, stir together the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, beat together the honey, coconut oil, and egg white. Thoroughly stir this into the dry ingredients. Spread granola onto the baking sheet and cook for 45 minutes. (If making a half batch, cook for 30 minutes.)

Transfer the granola on the parchment, onto a cooling rack. Let cool before putting in a container.

Basic proportions:

4 cups grains

6 Tbls. sweetener

2 1/4 cup nuts and seeds

1 1/4 cup dried fruit