MAPLE CLUSTERS RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Spread rolled oats in 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake, stirring occasionally, 20-30 minutes or until light golden brown. Stir in crisp rice cereal, bran flakes, pecans and sunflower nuts. Continue baking 14-16 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven; stir in raisins and dried fruit.
• Stir together maple syrup and butter in small bowl; pour over cereal mixture. Stir to coat well. Continue baking, stirring occasionally, 45-50 minutes or until mixture is golden brown. Spread on waxed paper. Cool completely; break into pieces.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet tray with a sheet of parchment or a Silpat.
• In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and pecans. In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pour the liquid ingredients over the oat mixture, and stir together until everything is coated and well incorporated.
• Pour the oat mixture onto the center of the prepared baking sheet. With your hands or a rubber spatula, flatten and press the granola down into a tight rectangle. The key here is to press everything together as much as you can, almost like a giant granola bar. This process is what is going to give you those lovely clusters of granola.
• Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Rotate the pan, and bake for approximately 15 more minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, break into clusters. You may have some bits that break off.
• These clusters should stay fresh for about 5 to 7 days, in an air-tight container.