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:

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (280/285 on mine?)
2. In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Mix well.
3. Pour mixture on baking sheet.
4. Bake on top rack for 20 min. Do not mix granola because this will break up the chunks.
5. Rotate pan & bake for an additional 5 min (I turned & baked 5 min more) Check frequently to make sure the granola does not burn.
6. Let cool completely before removing from pan.