Good Morning Granola

This is the granola I like to keep on hand all week long! It’s simple, healthy, and full of good crunch. It’s easy to make, keeps well, and is especially delicious with a spoonful of our Country Apple Butter. Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack any time of day.

Serves: 12
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

·         4 cups old-fashioned oats

·         1 cup mixed unsalted seeds (like sunflower and pumpkin)

·         1 cup mixed nut pieces (pecans, walnuts, or slivered almonds)

·         ¾ cup canola, avocado, or melted coconut oil

·         ¼ cup water

·         ¼ cup agave nectar

·         2 Tbsp maple syrup

·         1½ cups mixed dried fruit (unsweetened cranberries, raisins, sultanas, chopped dates)

Serve With: New Canaan Farms Country Apple Butter

Directions

1.    Preheat the oven to 280°F and line two baking trays with parchment paper.

2.    In a large bowl, mix together oats, seeds, and nuts.

3.    In a small bowl, combine oil, water, agave nectar, and maple syrup. Warm in the microwave for 40 seconds, stir, and pour over oat mixture. Stir until everything is coated.

4.    Spread mixture evenly in a single layer across both trays.

5.    Bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.

6.    Remove from the oven and transfer mixture back into a large bowl. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.

7.    Stir in dried fruit. Serve warm or cool with yogurt and Country Apple Butter.