Strawberry Granola Crunch Clean Eating

Adapted from http://thejoyofcleaneating.com/recipes/clean-eating-strawberry-granola-crunch/

Preheat oven to 325f line a baking sheet with parchment or silpat.

Place the nuts into a small food processor and pulse to crumble.

Dont overdo it , you dont want them finely ground , just lightly chopped / crushed.

In a medium sized bowl combine the chopped nuts , oats , and cinnamon.

Stir to combine and set aside.

Place the fresh strawberries , honey , and vanilla in a small food processor and blend until pureed.

Pour into oat / nut mixture.

Toss / stir to combine.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.

Spread the granola in a single layer on top.

Bake for 20-25 minutes , stirring every 5-7 minutes.

Dont be concerned if the granola seems mushy.

Remove from the oven and let it sit and cool for one hour.

After the granola has cooled and become crunchy , fold in dried cranberries and store in a ziploc bag.

Enjoy as a cereal , snack , or over ice cream.

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