China Study Gingerbread Granola

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 300F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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   In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecans or hemp seeds, spices, and salt.
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   In another bowl, first combine the nut butter with the maple syrup and molasses, stirring to fully blend.
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   Add the brown rice syrup and vanilla and stir through.
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   Transfer mixture to the lined baking sheet and spread out to evenly distribute.
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    Bake for 2730 minutes, stirring a couple of times throughout baking to ensure the mixture browns evenly.
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    Remove from oven, stir in dried fruit if desired, and bake for just another 23 minutes.
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    Remove from oven and let cool completely.
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    Once cooled, store in an airtight container.
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    Eat straight, with nondairy milk, or top with fresh fruit or nondairy yogurt.
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    TIPS If you like, substitute 34 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds in place of the nuts or hemp seeds.
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    Try adding a few tablespoons of finely chopped crystallized ginger instead of cranberries or.
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