HEALTHY HOLIDAY GRANOLA

This vegan holiday granola is low in salt, saturated fat, cholesterol and sugar. And it makes a delicious gift!

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 tsp each ginger & cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
• 3 tbsp blackstrap molasses
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: dried cranberries, pecans and/or almonds

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 175C (350F) and prepare a lined baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
3. Add remaining wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until well-coated.
4. Pour granola onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 17-20 minutes.
5. Let granola rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to cool down and harden, then crumble and use as needed.