GRAIN-FREE CINNAMON GRANOLA

Store bought granola is not only expensive, but covered in stuff you might not want; gluten, refined sugar...M&M's? Of course you want M&M's!

Homemade granola is incredibly easy to make and not at all labor intensive. 

Make a huge batch of this stuff for snacks, or my favorite, cereal.  A bowl of grain-free granola and almond milk will really satisfy you in the morning, much more then any cereal ever will.  

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup sliced raw unsalted almonds 
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup maple syrup - grade b
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
  

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.


2. In medium glass bowl mix together all the nuts.


3. Add maple syrup and stir until nuts are coated; add cinnamon and blend until everything is coated.


4. Spread mix onto baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt.


5. Bake for 15 minutes; using a metal spatula move the mixture around so it does not burn, cook another 5 minutes or until coconut is brown.


6. Remove from oven and allow to cool before eating.

COMMENTS:  You can substitute with any type of nut you like, the key is to make sure it's chopped and not bulky.