Vanilla Hazelnut Granola

Granola, a staple in every household, right? It's so much easier to make your granola than you think! And did I mention, relatively cost-effective? Granola is a great way to add flavor and crunch to your oatmeal, or other favorite ways. 

Ayurvedically, granola can be great for our pitta and kapha friends. Vata folk may want to not eat pounds of granola as it can be drying to the body. 

I love having granola in my pantry ready to go even for a little mid-afternoon snack. If you know me, you know I'm a huge advocate of adding in various types of healthy fats into a diet, and with the seeds and nuts in this granola, this is the perfect mixture. Let's take it away! This granola is so incredibly easy to make. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 

Ingredients: 

• 3 cups rolled oats 
• 1/3 cup flax meal 
• 2/3 cup hemp seeds 
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts 
• 1/3 cup ghee 
• 2/3 cup maple syrup 
• 3 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg 
• 4 tbsp vanilla extract 
• 1/3 cup coconut flakes 
  
• 1/2 cup dried fruit of your choice (I used blueberries in this one) 
  
• 2 tsp coarse sea salt 
  
  

Recipe: 

1. Mix oats, flax meal, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, and hazelnuts in a very large mixing bowl. 
   
2. Add in the ghee, maple syrup, and vanilla. Again, mix well to make sure the whole mixture is evenly coated. 
   
3. Toss in the remaining spices, salt, and dried fruit of your choice. 
   
4. Lay evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. 
   
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees. 
6. Be sure to mix the/turn the granola every 10-15 minutes so that the top doesn't burn. 
7. After it's done baking, let it all come to room temperature. This will dry out the granola a little more so that you're not putting it in your airtight container oily or hot. 

Enjoy your granola with whatever your heart pleases!