Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 3 cups oats (divided)
  • 1 cup Ancient Harvest quinoa flakes
  • 1 cup crispy brown rice cereal
  • 1 cup puffed millet cereal
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (or nuts of choice)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (or seeds of choice)
  • 8 - 10 dates
  • 1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons creamy nut butter (anything will work)
  • 1/4 cup water

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Add 2 cups oats, quinoa flakes, cereals, nuts and seeds to a large mixing bowl.
  • Remove pits from dates and add them to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 8 - 10 times to break them apart, then add remaining 1 cup of oats and process until oats are ground and dates are cut into even pieces, about 30 seconds.
  • Add date-oat mixture to the bowl, followed by cinnamon, vanilla (unless you're using extract) and salt. Toss to combine.
  • In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil, syrup, nut butter and water together. If you're using vanilla extract, add that to the pan as well. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix until everything is evenly coated. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake on the center rack for 30 - 40 minutes, stirring the granola around a few times so as not to burn it.
  • Once golden brown, remove from oven and let cool completely before storing.
  • Enjoy!