Modified From: Mindful Avocado
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup maple syrup (10 Tbsp, or to taste)
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped (substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds)
- (White sesame seeds, plus some to sprinkle on top, before baking)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (I used coconut chips, plus more)
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted (2 Tbsp)
- 1 & 1/2 Tbsp Chai Spice (Homemade Chai Spice Mix)
- 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon (3/4 to 1 tsp cinnamon, to taste)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
TOOLS:
- Non-stick baking sheet (baking sheet lined with parchment paper)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (280/285 on mine?)
- In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Mix well.
- Pour mixture on baking sheet.
- Bake on top rack for 20 min. Do not mix granola because this will break up the chunks.
- Rotate pan & bake for an additional 5 min (I turned & baked 5 min more) Check frequently to make sure the granola does not burn.
- Let cool completely before removing from pan.