Cashew Coconut Granola

This delicious recipe is from the Newstart Lifestyle Club 

 http://newstartclub.com/

Ingredients

• 3 c. rolled oats (or half rolled and half quick oats)
• ⅔ c. raw or dry roasted whole cashews
• ½ c. unsweetened shredded coconut
• ½ c. ground flaxseeds
• ⅓ c. almond or cashew butter
• ½ c. maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. vanilla
• ½ tsp. cinnamon (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300° F. In a large bowl, place oats, cashews, coconut, and flax seeds, stirring together.
2. In a small food processor or blender process remaining ingredients.
3. Mix liquid ingredients well with oats and nuts in bowl.
4. Transfer to a large baking dish or tray, spreading it out loosely.
5. Bake 50 – 60 minutes until crunchy and lightly brown.
6. Stir once or twice during the baking to loosen any clumps.

Makes 5 cups or 10 servings