Cinnamon Granola

January 26, 2013

Have you ever found the perfect granola? I have not, so one day I decided to make up my own recipe for granola. The only problem with making your own, is you may eat too much because it is so tasty but other than that one small downfall, you will love it.

4 cups old fashion rolled oats

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cup natural maple syrup ( the good kind without any added junk added)

1 cup healthy type shredded coconut (Trader Joe’s just started carrying this product)

1 cup dried cranberries

1 tablespoon of cinnamon

1 teaspoon of vanilla

optional: almonds, raisins, anything else you may want to add.

Melt the butter in a saucepan then add the oats, vanilla, cranberries, coconut, maple syrup and cinnamon (basically everything!). Heat on low for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats...
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Nutritions

Calories
570

Sodium
84mg
3% DV

Fat
14g
21% DV

Protein
19g
39% DV

Carbs
91g
31% DV

Fiber
14g
57% DV