- SERVINGS18
- PREP TIME
10
MINS - COOKING TIME
40
MINS
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 275°. In a large bowl, combine oats and walnuts.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, warm water, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
- Pour syrup mixture over oats and stir until completely combined.
- Divide granola between two cookie sheets and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove pans from oven, stir granola to redistribute and bake for 5-10 minutes more.
- The mixture should be dry and crisp.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle on the flax meal and stir to distribute.
- Add the cherries and grahams, then allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
ingredients
- 3 cups whole oats
- 2 cups walnuts
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Horizon Organic unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries or raisins
- 1 cup graham crackers
- 3-4 tablespoons regular or golden flax meal*
*Available in the natural section of most grocery stores.
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