Recipe: All-Filipino Granola

In a big bowl, mix together:

6 cups rolled oats (I used Quaker brand)

2 cups freshly shredded coconut

1/2 cup cashew nuts, crushed

1/2 cup peanuts, crushed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

In a small bowl, mix together:

1/4 cup coconut oil

3/4 cup coconut sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Add contents of small bowl to big bowl and stir together. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake at 180 degrees C for 20 minutes, but stir half-way through cooking time.

Remove from oven and let cool. Add 3/4 cup dried mango cut-up in pieces, and stir. Store in airtight container. 

Can also add:

1 Tablespoon flax or sesame seeds

1/2 cup banana chips or raisins

Enjoyed plain, with milk or yogurt, or as topping on a smoothie or ice cream.