Tasty Tuesday - Olive Oil Granola with Goodies!

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Granola Recipe with Olive Oil & Goodies

Ingredients:

-3 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats

-1.5 cups of raw pistachios (or other nut)

-1 cup of raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds (no salt)

-1 cup of chocolate chips

-3/4 cup of pure maple syrup or honey

-1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil

-1/2 cup of light brown sugar

-1 teaspoon of salt

-1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

-3/4 cup of chopped & dried apricots (or other dried fruit)

-fresh ricotta for topping (for added flavor)

-fresh berries for topping (for added flavor)

Directions:

1) Preheat over to 300 degrees.

2) Combine all ingredients except for apricots, ricotta, and berries in a large bowl.

3) Spread mixture onto a baking sheet.

4) Bake for 45 minutes - or until golden brown. (Stir every 10 minutes)

5) Transfer he granola into a separate bowl where you add the apricots.

6) If wanting to add ricotta or berries for flavor - add when you decide to serve the tasty treat!