Wednesday, August 14, 2013

TOASTED COCONUT & PINEAPPLE GRANOLA


~ can you stay for DINNER?

3 c. rolled oats
1 c. coconut
1 c. sliced almonds
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. maple syrup
1 t. vanilla
1 c. chopped dried pineapple


Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine oats, coconut, and almonds in a large bowl; set aside.
Heat oil, syrup, and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat until heated through, whisking frequently. Pour oil mixture over the oat mixture, stirring until oats are completely coated in oil mixture.
Spread oat mixture evenly across a large baking sheet.Bake 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the granola is crisp and light golden brown. Remove from oven, then add pineapple and set sheet on a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes about six cups.

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