Crunchy Date and Almond Granola

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oat
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/8 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/8 cup water
• 1/2 cup dates, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 250°F.

2. 2

   Mix together oats, almonds, coconut and cinnamon.

3. 3

   Add maple syrup and water to the oat mixture and stir until thoroughly mixed.

4. 4

   Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Allow to cool slightly and transfer to a mixing bowl.

6. 6

   Add chopped dates and stir together.

7. 7

   Transfer back to baking sheet and spread evenly until cooled.

8. 8

   Store in an air tight container.