Rise N Shine Granola

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Enjoy this healthy, crunchy granola for breakfast, or any meal of the day. Once you try this recipe, you'll never go back to store-bought again. (this recipe is from the cookbook how it all vegan")."

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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In a large bowl , mix together the pat flakes , sunflower seeds , almonds , sesame seeds , and flax seeds.

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In a medium sized bowl , whisk together the oil , carob powder , cinnamon , sweetener , and salt.

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Add this mixture to the large bowl and combine well.

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In a lasagna pan or two flat cookie sheets , spread mixture evenly and bake for 15-20 minutes , until the top layer is browned.

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Flip over with spatula and bake for another 8-10 minutes , then remove from oven.

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The mixture will be moist , but will dry and harden as it cools.

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Mix in dried fruit ingredients and let cool , stirring every 10 minutes to prevent clumping.

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Store in air-tight containers.

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Serve with fresh fruit and soy milk.

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Ingredients

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rolled oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, sesame seeds, flax seed, oil, carob powder, cinnamon, dry sweetener, salt, shredded coconut, raisins, dates, dried cranberries