An easy, quick alternative to store-bought, this crunchy homemade version is so delicious and can be tailored for your taste buds! This is gluten-free, naturally sweetened, high in nutrition, with an abundance of grainy goodness, dried fruit, nuts, and seeds
It is easy and quick to create your own combination of taste and nutrition. Nuts, seeds, dried fruit, oatmeal and a little maple syrup are combined, baked, and broken into delicious chunks. Keep a bag of this in your car or desk to keep hunger at bay in a healthy way!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats If you need this to be gluten-free, make sure you have the correct type of oatmeal.
- 1/2 cup pecans raw
- 1/2 cup raw hazelnuts roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut flaked or shredded
- 1/4 cup sesame seed
- 1/4 cup unroasted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or "craisins"
- 1/2 cup organic raisins
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup dried pineapple chopped
- 1 cup rice crispy cereal Use the brown rice krispies, as they are gluten-free.
- 1/2 cup melted refined coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup agave
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind optional but excellent
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Instructions
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F. and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix all the dry ingredients, all the seeds, nuts, fruits, and grains, in a large bowl.
- Combine the melted butter or oil, the maple syrup, agave, vanilla, and orange zest. Add this to your large bowl and stir to coat evenly.
- On a parchment-lined cookie sheet, press your mixture into a flat layer about 1/2 inch thick. This will help it become clumped.
- Bake at 325 degrees F. for about 15 minutes and then stir gently and press together again. Continue baking until an even golden brown, 10-15 more minutes.
- When baked, let it cool completely before removing from pan. It will continue to crisp up.
- Once cool, break into pieces and store in an airtight container. If it loses its crunch, just give it a few minutes in a 325 degree oven, watching closely so it doesn't burn. Let cool, and it will taste fresh again! Enjoy anytime!
Recipe Notes
Eat as is as a snack any time or enjoy it with some vegan yogurt and fresh fruit of choice! We like strawberry almond yogurt with slices of fresh banana! A great way to start your day!
