HOMEMADE GRANOLA FOR LIFE

This is a my idea of perfect snack.  My mom has been making homemade granola for umm forever. You can make a huge batch of it to last all week (or two).  We like to distribute it into plastic baggies, take it to work, pack it in lunches, etc! 

You will need: 

4 cups oats (gluten free if you wish) 

2 cups sliced almonds

2 cups coconut 

approximately 1 cup raisins, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, dried apricots 

sprinkle with cinnamon and honey OR agave nectar to sweeten 

This makes a big batch and there is no right or wrong to the measurements of granola.  You can use more of the stuff you like better (thats what I do aka more walnuts, more cinnamon - always!) .  I've also used cranberries rather than raisins and you could throw in any other dried fruit that you fancy. 

I then spread the ingredients on a baking sheet, cook on 350 for about 30 minutes.  I like to check every 10 minutes and stir it up a bit so the stuff on bottom gets browned and crunchy as well.  

Enjoy! xx

EATS : GLUTEN FREE HOMEMADE GRANOLA

I love making a huge batch of homemade granola to snack on.  It's the perfect healthy treat.  This happens to be gluten free and very low in sugar.  I buy all ingredients in bulk from our local health food store.  I'm not so good at following recipes so I just throw in my desired amount of each item.  The oats, sliced almonds, and shredded coconut are the main part.  I add around 4 cups of rolled oats (I used gluten free), 2 cups of sliced almonds, and about 2 cups of coconut.  I added pumpkin seeds, walnuts, raisins, dried apricots, and pecans.  You could do about a cup of each of these to make a large amount. Again, I buy all of this in bulk and the raw, unsalted versions. It will stay fresh and last you while!  Lay all your ingredients out on a cookie sheet.  I sprinkled cinnamon, raw agave nectar, and a small spoonful of coconut oil over the top.  This was the first time I used coconut oil, Hunter and I both agreed it was the best batch yet.  The original recipe calls for olive oil and honey if you want it a little sweeter, but I am trying to cut sugar from my diet!  Set the oven to 350 and baked for about 25-30 minutes.  I start checking on it around 25 minutes, it should be golden brown and crunchy.  I always look at the coconut to tell when it's ready since it gets real toasty looking!  

Happy Snacking!