GOLDEN ORANGE CLUSTER GRANOLA

(Refined Sugar-Free)

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
• 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ cup coconut sugar
• ¾ cup quality organic maple syrup
• 1 cup orange olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
2. Combine the ingredients. Add the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, coconut sugar, maple syrup, orange olive oil, and salt to a large mixing bowl.
3. Mix thoroughly. Stir until all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the oats, nuts, seeds, and coconut are well coated.
4. Prepare the baking sheet. Spread the granola evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or use a non-stick baking sheet.
5. Bake low and slow. Bake at 250°F for approximately 45 minutes.
6. Let it rest. Turn the oven off and leave the granola inside until completely cooled. This allows the granola to continue drying and crisping as it cools.
7. Break into clusters. Once completely cooled, remove from the oven and gently break apart into clusters.

Storage: Store completely cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tip: For larger, more substantial clusters, resist the urge to stir the granola while it bakes or while it cools. Letting it remain undisturbed helps those beautiful clusters form.