Apricot Almond Granola

Ginger, Cinnamon, Apple & Almond

Recipe

4 cups gluten free oats
2 tbsp flax seeds
1/3 cup raw almond butter
1/3 cup coconut oil OR preferred oil
2-3 tbsp raw and unfiltered honey OR agave for vegan
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2-1 tsp grated fresh ginger OR 1/4 tsp ginger powder (optional)

1/3 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup sliced apricots OR raisins

Directions:
Whisk the almond butter, oil, honey, cinnamon, and ginger together in a large bowl. If the mixture is thick, give it a 30 second zap in the microwave or gently warm it over the stovetop until it is runny.

If you would like to keep this recipe raw (see note below), stir in the rest of the ingredients: oats, flax seeds, almonds, and apricots and store in the fridge.

Note: I prefer this recipe raw because it tastes very sweet with only a little honey. If it is baked, the sweetness will almost disappear.

Optional: To bake granola, only stir in oats. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes, then stir and bake until is just golden brown, about 8 more minutes. Allow to cool, then add flax seeds, almonds, and dried fruit and store in airtight container.