- 2 lemons, zested
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1½ orange, zested and juiced
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup pure maple syrup (or ¼ cup maple and ¼ cup honey)
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups organic rolled oats
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ½ cup raw almonds
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup raw sesame seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened dried coconut
- ¼ cup flaxseed, ground
- 1 cup dried fruit
- ½ cup plain or flavored organic kefir
- The Process
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Stir zest, juice, extra virgin olive oil, maple syrup, egg whites and vanilla together in a medium-sized bowl.
- In a large bowl mix the oats, ½ of the nuts, ½ the sunflower seeds, all the sesame seeds and the coconut. Stir in syrup mixture.
- Spread thinly on two cookie sheets covered in parchment paper or tinfoil for easy cleanup. Bake for 15 minutes then stir granola on trays with a wooden spoon. Continue to bake for seven more minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove and cool. Stir in remaining nuts, flaxseed, and dried fruit.
- When completely cooled, store in airtight containers and enjoy for up to a month, or keep in freezer for up to six months.
- Serve with organic kefir and enjoy!