January Recipe of the Month: Honey and Olive Granola

Honey & Olive Granola with Pistachios & Apricots

This granola recipe is a perfect January treat!

Ingredients

• 3/4 Cup Extra Thick Rolled Oats
• 3/4 Cup Pumpkin Seeds
• 3 Tablespoons Packed Light Brown Sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1/2 Cup Honey
• 1 Cup Dried Apricots, Quartered
• 1 Cup Shelled Pistachios
• 1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
• 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cardamom
• 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 Cup Water

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 300 F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, nuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, sugar, salt, and spices.  Stir in the olive oil, and mix well.
• In a small saucepan, heat the honey and water until smooth.  Remove from heat and stir into the oat mixture.  Mix well.  Spread the mixture evenly onto the baking sheet
• Place in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a deep golden color.  Be sure to stir the granola every 10 minutes, also rotating the pan, so that it bakes evenly.
• Remove from the oven.  Ensure that no clumps have formed.  If clumps have formed, break them up with a knife.  Let cool.
• Once the granola is at room temperature, mix in the dried apricots and place in jars.
• Enjoy!

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