Sweet and Salty Granola
 
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The olive oil in this recipe gives the granola a sophisticated twist, without compromising flavor. For a less salty version, try 1½ tsp salt instead of 2.
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 5 cups
Ingredients
  • 3½ cups rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup plus 1 T maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300 F. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, maple syrup, and salt.
  2. Whisk in the olive oil.
  3. Then add the oats, almonds and pumpkin seeds and stir until completely coated.
  4. Spread out on a rimmed sheet pan and bake for 1 hour. If possible, check on the granola every 20 minutes and stir to ensure even baking.
Recipe by A Sue Chef at http://www.asuechef.com/sweet-and-salty-granola/