Cran-Haz-Seedy Granola

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. On a baking sheet, place 2 cups of hazelnuts in an even layer and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown—keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t burn! 

3. In a large bowl, combine toasted hazelnuts, 1 cup of roasted sunflower seeds, 6 cups of old fashioned oats, ½ cup of sesame seeds, and 1 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes. Set aside.

4. In a small saucepan on low heat, add ½ cup of canola oil, ½ cup of honey, and ½ cup of maple syrup until warmed through, stirring to combine. 

5. Slowly pour heated mixture over dry ingredients and stir together.

6. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and evenly spread granola between both pans. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure an even bake, rotating the pan each time. Let cool. 

7. While you wait, chop 1 cup of dried apricots.

8. Once cool, break granola into pieces and add chopped dried apricots and 1 cup dried cranberries. Stir to combine. Eat up, Mama!

9. Store remaining granola in an airtight container for up to 3 months.