Granola with Rolled Barley
Ingredients:
3 cups old-fashioned rolled barley or equivalent measurement with oat bran, rolled oats, and flax seed mixed in 1 cups raw almonds or pecans, roughly chopped 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup coconut flakes 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup 3/4 to 1 cup olive oil or coconut oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup chopped dried cherries, currants, yellow raisins or a mix of all three |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, mix the oats, nuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, maple syrup or honey, oil, salt and cinnamon together. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and well toasted. Transfer granola to a large bowl and add the dried fruit, tossing to combine. |