Gimme More Granola

Our last CHIP Class Billie and Brian Braeger brought this granola to our potluck. It is wonderful just as it is.

I notice some of the people where mixing this granola with yogurt, which they really loved.

I just had knee replacement surgery, and made a large batch of this granola to eat at Peabody Manor. It was very enjoyable.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup chopped dried plums or Medjool Dates



• 1/4 cup water



• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats



• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened apple juice



• 1 Tablespoon olive oil



• 1/4 cup raisins



• 2 Tablespoons chopped almonds



• 2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts



• 2 Tablespoons sunflower seeds



• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut



• 2 teaspoons cinnamon-this was not in the original recipe but I did add it.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.



2. In a small saucepan add plums/dates and water. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until dates are softened.



3. Transfer to a food processor and process until mixture is a thick paste.



4. In a large bowl, combine date mixture, apple juice, olive oil, oats, raisins, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds and coconut.



5. Add cinnamon.



6. Stir well, making sure everything is well coated.



7. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Stir granola and bake another 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.



8. Let cool. The granola will become more crispy as it cools.



9. Store in an airtight container.



10. Makes about 2 cups.

Thank you Billie and Brian for sharing such a great recipe.

Enjoy!!!