Grein Free Honey Granola

                                        Grain Free Honey Granola

This baked granola is a nutrient-dense blend of raw nuts and seeds. It’s ideal for anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, fibre-rich, low-sugar and high-protein diets. There’s natural sweetness from the dates and the honey, which —alongside all of its other health benefits — is a source of antioxidants. Use local honey to infuse with the essence of the Sea to Sky.  Serves 16

Ingredients:
2 cups raw almonds, chopped
1 cup raw pecans, chopped
⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds
⅓ cup raw sunflower seeds
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
3 dates, pitted and chopped

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped nuts and whole seeds
(for smaller seed pieces, use a food processor to chop to desired size
or lay on a cutting board and break up with a chef’s knife).

Pour melted coconut oil over nuts and seeds, along with honey, sea
salt and cinnamon. Add dates and combine. Mix everything well and
spread on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.  Bake for 10 min.

Remove mixture from oven and give it a light stir, then bake for 
another 8 minutes or until nuts start to brown. 

Remove from oven and completely cool before breaking mixture into 

chunks. The longer the granola cools, the crunchier it gets.

Transfer to a glass jar with a lid and store at room temperature for up to a week. Serve with yogurt or enjoy on its own.