for the love of food

best ever Granola

FINO  has a most delicious granola on the sunday brunch menu. when i am in the kitchen there i like to sneak a jar of the stuff to have at home. it is far more delicious than anything store bought.  finally i  just asked the pastry chef for the recipe. so courtesy of erin - here it is.  it is so simple - you can custom make it any way you like - and with far less sugar than the boxed / bulk stuff.

4 c. ( organic ) rolled oats

1 c. ( raw ) nuts

1 c. raw pumpkin seeds

1/2 c. sesame seeds

bring to a boil:

3/4 c. light brown sugar

1/2 c. maple syrup

2/3 c. vegetable oil

2 tsp. vanilla extract

pour over dry ingredients and toss til well coated. spread onto a sheet pan ( or two). bake 350 degrees for 10-15 min until lightly golden brown and smelling delicious.

let cool completely before breaking up into chunks of granola. keep in a ziplock or jar with tight fitting lid.

when serving add fresh or dried fruit.  our blend this week is with flame raisins - goji berries - mulberries ( delicious fig tasting berries from turkey )  - and chia seeds ( the ‘new’ flax seed ). 

plain yogurt + granola = tasty breakfast.  thanks erin !