High Plains Granola Recipe from Storytellers Cafe

 
Ingredients

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2 cups whole grain oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup pepitas (raw green pumpkin seeds) or shelled sunflower seeds
Zest from 1 orange
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup golden raisins

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Method

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Preheat the oven to 325°F.

In 2-quart bowl combine oats, almonds, pepitas, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

Combine the honey, sugar, and oil in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar is melted.

Pour the melted mixture into the dry mixture and toss to coat.

Spread onto a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for about 30 minutes, tossing every few minutes with a spatula.

Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

Fold in raisins.