Peg's Healthy Granola with Hemp and Chia Seeds

The base for this healthy and delicious granola is raw oats. It includes toasted coconut flakes, toasted almonds and two super foods: hemp and chia seeds ~ excellent sources of Omega 3, protein and fiber. The granola is sweetened with raw honey, which has been my sweetener of choice lately. Did you know that raw honey contains natural antioxidants, as well as many vitamins and minerals? There's no reason to fill guilty about incorporating some of this granola into your daily diet ;o)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups raw oats
• 1/2 cup organic coconut flakes, toasted and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds
• 1/2 cup raw honey
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Toast coconut and almonds: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread coconut on one side and almonds on the other side (single layer). Remove coconut after about 4 minutes, or until lightly browned; toss the almonds around and continue toasting them for another 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees.
2. Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
3. Mix balance of ingredients in a small bowl; add mixture to dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined.
4. Spread the mixture on two large baking sheets lined with parchment paper (reuse baking sheet from step 1). Bake for 30 minutes; stir and bake another 15-20 minutes. After completely cooled, store in airtight container.