Stove Top Granola

By Jan Pinnington
Healthy Hands Cooking

• 1 – 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp. grass fed butter
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla
• 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• A few dashes of cinnamon
• A pinch of Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup dried fruit
• Optional: 1 Tbsp. wheat germ or flax seed added to dry ingredients

Directions:

1. Heat a large sauté pan over a medium heat and melt coconut oil, butter, vanilla and maple syrup.
2. In a large mixing bowl add in oats, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, salt & coconut.  Gently toss until everything is well incorporated.
3. Pour into sauté pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, continuously stirring, until oats and nuts are toasty and golden brown.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
5. Finish by stirring in dried fruit.
6. Store in an airtight container or small zip lock bags.
7. Enjoy!

This recipe provided by Tracey Rezapour, HHC Certified Instructor and Contributing Editor.  Visit Tracey’s site at RealFoodLife.com

Jan Pinnington is a Nutritional Consultant and Founder of Healthy Hands Cooking. For more recipes, or to learn about their kids healthy cooking classes and instructor career opportunities, please visit www.HealthyHandsCooking.com.