Power Packed Almond Maple Granola created by: Almond Board of California
description:
Start every day with a bowl of this whole grain granola for breakfast, or eat it as a satisfying snack. With the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup and honey, the toasty crunch of almonds and the tartness of dried apricots, this granola is both portable and tasty.
servings 8
ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups oats
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup roasted and salted sunflower kernels
1/4 cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds
preparation Preheat oven to 350°F and line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine butter, maple syrup and honey in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until butter is melted, but not boiling. Remove from heat. Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Pour in the butter mixture, and stir to combine. Spread onto the prepared cookie sheet, bake for 12 to15 minutes, stirring after 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool. Enjoy as a snack or with yogurt and fresh fruit. Store in an airtight container.