Fig and Pecan Granola
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Serves: 6 cups
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups rolled oats (I like to use large flake quick cooking)
  • 1½ cups crisped rice cereal (or sub an additional 1½ cups rolled oats)
  • 1 cup unsalted pecans, measured whole and then roughly chopped.
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 cup dried figs, measured then chopped into small pieces (about 8 figs)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit and line a large 11 x 17 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add oats, crisped rice cereal, chopped pecans, coconut, and flaxseed to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  3. In a small bowl mix the salt, maple syrup and vanilla.
  4. Pour syrup mixture over the oat mixture and use a spatula to stir well until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Pour onto the lined baking sheet and spread out evenly.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, take out of oven and mix, then bake an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle the chopped figs over top and then mix it all together on the baking pan. Spread out evenly again and let cool completely.
  8. Store in a glass jar or container for up to three weeks.
Recipe by Insightful Bite at https://www.insightfulbite.com/fig-pecan-granola/