Date and Nut Granola

Instructions

1.    Preheat oven to 180°C. In a small saucepan, add dates and water. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until dates are softened. Transfer to a food processor or blender, and process until mixture is a thick paste.

2.    In a large bowl, combine date mixture, apple juice, olive oil, oats, raisins, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and coconut. Stir well, making sure everything is well coated. Spread out on a baking sheet, and bake for 5 minutes. Stir granola, and bake for another 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool (will become more crispy as it cools), and store in an airtight container.

 

Makes: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/4 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped dates

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 2 Tbsp natural apple juice

  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup raisins

  • 2 Tbsp chopped almonds

  • 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts

  • 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds

  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

Julia Scott