Granola Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a sheet pan with a silpat or parchment.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine the oats, groats, almonds, coconut, cranberries, flax seeds and sesame seeds.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
5. 5
   Add the sugar and salt to the melted butter.
6. 6
   Stir until the sugar has melted.
7. 7
   Add the cream and stir until the caramel is smooth.
8. 8
   Pull the pot of the heat and dump the bowl of oats into the pot.
9. 9
   Add the honey to the pot.
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    Stir the granola mixture with a large wooden spoon.
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    The granola should get pretty well coated with the caramel mixture, but the baking process will spread the caramel further.
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    Spread the granola over the prepared sheet pan, and press it down firmly with a spatula.
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    Bake the granola at 325F for about 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan half way through.
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    When you remove the granola from the oven, it should be dark golden brown.
15. 15
    Let it cool for about 15-20 minutes.
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    Then turn the pan upside down onto a cutting board, and turn the granola out in one sheet.
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    Peel the paper or silpat off the bottom.
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    The bottom will be caramely and crispy.
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    Cut the granola into pieces.
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    Store them in Tupperwear or package in cellophane bags and tie with a ribbon.