Cinnamon Almond Granola

I don't know about you, but I simply love the crunch of granola. But here is the thing, I don't like bland, sweet tasting granola, I enjoy tasty, fruity granola with crunch and I do enjoy playing around with the recipe for a different flavours. 

This recipe calls for 5 drops of Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, but, I motivate you to also try switching this recipe up by adding a drop or two of Wild Orange for a more fruity, orangy flavour. I also enjoy adding 2 drops cinnamon and then 3 drops Wild Orange. You can also try with doTerra's Onguard. In terms of berries and fruit, this will also depend on what is available on your shelf. Something like sun dried apples go well with the On-Guard.

ESSENTIAL OIL SAFETY - PLEASE READ BEFORE TRYING THE RECIPE: Always follow the manufacturers instructions on Essential Oil labels. You are warned: Not all essential oils are made equally and not all essential oils can be ingested. I personally use and recommend doTerra Essential Oils. Please click on the Shop Oil tab in the site menu if you want to shop some oils to try. doTerra essential oils are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade and manufacturer data sheets and instructions are available online and is printed on the bottles. 

Now that we have safety covered, let's move on to the recipe...

​INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cups shredded coconut
• 1 ½ cups sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• ¼ cup flax seed meal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup maple syrup ( optional - can also be substituted for extra honey)
• ½ cup coconut oil
• 5 drops Cinnamon Bark oil

• Preheat oven to 325° F.
• In large glass bowl, combine oats, coconut, sliced almonds, chia seeds, flax seed meal, and salt. Stir to combine.
• In small saucepan over medium heat, melt honey, maple syrup, and coconut oil together. Pour liquid mixture over oat mixture. Add essential oil. Stir until well combined.
• Pour mixture onto large metal pan and place in oven.
• Stir granola every ten minutes to help granola bake evenly.
• Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until granola is golden brown. Once done, remove from oven and let cool.
• Add dried cherries and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

​If you have tried this recipe or a similar one to this, then I would love to hear from you. Go ahead and leave me a comment below.
Be blessed and keep well. Be blessed and keep well.
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Evelyn Duperron
Wellness Advocate & Educator - AASC