Grain Free Granola

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz mixed unsalted Nuts (Walnuts, Cashews, Almonds, Macadamias etc)
7 dried Apricots *see notes
5 pitted Medjool Dates
3 oz shredded Coconut
1-2 tsp Cinnamon, ground, adjust to taste
2 tsp Vanilla bean extract
1 oz Pepita/Pumpkin seeds
1 oz Sunflower seeds
1 oz Coconut oil (soft/semi melted, see notes)
Optional 3 TBsp Goji Berries/ Dried Cranberries/Dried Blueberries
Optional 3 TBsp Hemp Seeds/ Activated Buckwheat

METHOD

1. Preheat Oven to 300ºF and prepare/line a baking tray (or 2)

2. Add nuts, apricots, dates and coconut into mixing bowl. TURBO / 0.5 SEC / x4 pulses.

3. Add everything else except for any optional ingredients and MIX / REVERSE / 20 SEC / SP 3.

4. Spread the mixture out evenly (use 2 trays if needed, the shallower the mixture in the tray the more even and quicker it will bake)

5. Bake until golden brown (20-30 mins) stirring every 10 mins.

6. Once baked, stir in any of the optional ingredients if using and allow to completely cool before storing.

Notes :

If your coconut oil isn’t soft, either slightly melt in the microwave or place 
it into the mixing bowl first at step 3 and heat at 125ºF for a couple of minutes. Then add remaining ingredients and continue as per recipe.

Variations: 

Replace apricots with 3 extra dates, 1.5 oz dried cranberries or 1.5 oz dried blueberries or leave the apricots out. When using dried cranberries/blueberries, add them after baking (Step 6) instead of Step 2.

You can also add 3.5 oz Whole Rolled Oats. Just note that it may no longer be Gluten Free and will be higher in carbs.

Use butter instead of coconut oil if preferred.