Cows and Chickens

I make a batch of this gran­ola every 2–3 weeks.

• 600g rolled oats
• 150g raw slivered almonds
• 100g raw sun­flower seeds
• 100g raw pump­kin seeds
• 15g wheat germ
• 15g ground/cracked hemp seeds
• 15mL cin­na­mon
• 2.5mL salt
• 200mL honey
• 60mL can­ola oil
• 10mL vanilla extract
• about 500mL dried fruits

I mix and match the nuts and seeds with every batch. Some­times I add cashews, some­times I’m miss­ing a seed and just leave it out.

As for fruits, I’ve tried everything. Rais­ins, dried cher­ries, dried blue­ber­ries, dried cran­ber­ries, cut up dried apricots, chopped can­died ginger, dried pine­apple, goji ber­ries. Experiment!

1. Mix all dry ingredi­ents except fruit
2. Add wet ingredi­ents and fold until com­pletely combined
3. Spread evenly on 2 parchment-covered half-sheet pans
4. Bake for 30–45 minutes at 275F or until golden, stir­ring and rotat­ing pans every 10–15 minutes
5. Allow to cool completely
6. Gently fold in fruit
7. Store in an air­tight con­tainer, in the refrigerator

Enjoy!