MAPLE MUESLI WITH DRIED FRUIT

Ingredients

• ​2 1/2 cups old-fashioned large flake oats
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup unsalted shelled pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup hemp hearts (shelled hemp seeds)
• 1/4 cup flaxseed, coarsely ground
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp maple extract or vanilla
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped dried pitted dates ​

Directions

1. ​Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine all ingredients except dried fruit in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
3. Spread oat mixture on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 18 – 20 minutes.
4. Remove from oven. Top with dried fruit. Stir to combine. Cool to room temperature and transfer to an airtight container. Serve with yogurt or milk.