Granola

Granola

Easy granola that satisfies. Enjoy as a snack or with some yogurt.

2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup oat bran
½ cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
¾ cup sliced almonds or other nuts
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup maple syrup
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
½ cup dark chocolate chunks, optional

1/ Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line one baking sheet with parchment paper.

2/ Combine oats, oat bran, seeds, and nuts, coconut, and chocolate in one bowl. In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Whisk until smooth. 

3/ Spread evenly over the baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes until the center of the sheet is golden brown. Allow to cool completely before removing from sheet and breaking into clusters. 

4/ Delicious as a snack on its own or with a bowl of yogurt.