Maple Cinnamon Granola

Yields: 6 cups (12 servings) / Level: Easy

Prep time: 5 minutes / Bake time: 25 minutes / Total time: 30 minutes

Packed with whole grains, antioxidants, and omega 3 fatty acids; this gluten free granola is nourishing and energizing! Puffed millet gives a super crispy texture like a healthy version of rice krispies, while real maple syrup and cinnamon gives this granola a slight sweetness perfect to top your yogurt or smoothie bowl.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups organic old fashioned oats.

• 1 cup puffed millet.

• 1 cup shaved almonds.

• 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds).

• 3 Tbsp chia seeds.

• 1/4 cup flaked coconut.

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon.

• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil.

• 1/2 tsp salt, I use pink Himalayan salt.

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup.

• 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Method:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, mix together the oats, millet, almonds, pepitas, chia seeds, flaked coconut and ground cinnamon.

• In a small bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, salt, vanilla extract and maple syrup.

• Pour the wet ingredients onto the dry ingredients and stir well to fully coat.

• Pour mixture onto a parchment lined sheet pan and spread out across the pan into a thin layer.

• Gently press the mixture down with a spatula.

• Baked for 12 minutes in a 350°F oven.

• After 12 minutes, pull out of the oven and stir.

• Gently press the granola down again using your spatula.

• Place back in the oven for about 12-15 minutes.

• After the 12-15 minutes or when the granola is golden brown, pull from the oven and let cool.

• Once completely cooled, break apart the granola and store in an air tight container.

Enjoy!