Before you begin line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper and heat oven to 350°
Ingredients
- 2 Cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 Cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 ½ Cups pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ¼ Cup uncooked quinoa
- ½ Cup vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1/3 Cup honey or agave nectar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ Cup dried apricots, diced
- ½ Cup dried figs, diced
- ½ Cup dried cherries
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, coconut, pepitas, and quinoa.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, and salt. Pour over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until all oats and seeds are coated.
- Pour mixture onto lined sheet pans and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 20 to 3o minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns a golden brown.
- Remove granola from the oven and let cool. Add the apricots, figs, and cherries.
- Serve and enjoy!
Chef’s Choice: Any dried fruits, nuts, or seeds can be used! Also, goes great with Greek yogurt!!