Crunchy Granola - Pascal Rico

Cafe Cooking at Home by Pascal Rico

1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup dry-roasted almonds
1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds
3 cups rolled old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup maple syrup

1. Gather your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2.  In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.  Add the canola oil and maple syrup and toss so everything is well coated.

3.  Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick canola oil spray. Spread out the mixture evenly.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes stirring every 10 minutes.

*Kitchen Notes - The granolacan be eaten right away or stored for several weeks in an airtight container or jar.  Add dried fruit, chocolate chips, coconut shavings-whatever you like!  If you like your granola with large clusters, stir lightly.

Makes 4 to 6 cups

Nutrition per Cup:
Calories  510
Total Fat  34.72g
Sat Fat  1.72g
Total Cholesterol 46.72g
Dietary Fiber  6.5g
Sugars  12.25g
Protein  10.05g