Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Granola

Ingredients

• 4 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• ½ cup flax seed
• ¼ cup sesame seeds
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup sunflower oil
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup dried cranberries, (optional dried cherries, apricots or raisins)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, gently mix the oats, pumpkin seeds, flax, sesame and cinnamon. To this mixture add the honey, syrup, oil, and vanilla and stir until well-combined.
3. Spread the mixture on the baking sheets and cook for 60 -75 minutes. To achieve and even color on the granola while baking, stir every 15 minutes.
4. Remove granola and allow to cool before adding the dried cranberries. Store in an air-tight container.

Yields: 16-18 servings
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 189

Total Fat: 9.8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 5 mg
Carbohydrates: 20.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
Sugars: 8.2 g
Protein: 5.4 g

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6