Granola is great anytime of day.  Try it on some Greek yogurt and fruit for breakfast.  Looking for a snack at night?   Put it on top of a scoop of your favorite ice cream. This recipe comes from Dubie Family Farm located in Sheldon, VT.  They are a family owned and operated business were they have been producing the best pure Vermont Maple Syrup for 14 years.

 

 

Dubie Family Maple Granola

Ingredients:

7 cups rolled oats, uncooked
1 cup dried  unsweetened coconut
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup raw Almonds, (sliced,slivered or chopped)
1 cup raw pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup raw sunflower or pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup powdered dry milk 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup  organic melted coconut oil (unrefined, cold pressed)
1 cup Pure VT Dubie Family Organic Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries(dried apples,raisins)

Directions: In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, wheat germ, nuts, seeds, and milk powder. Mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pour over dry mixture in bowl, stirring and tossing till everything is very well combined. Spread granola on a couple of large, lightly greased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 250°F oven for 90 minutes +-.   tossing and stirring mixture every 15 minutes or so.  Should not be browned too much but on dry side. will dry as it cools.Remove pans from oven and cool completely. Transfer granola to a large bowl, and mix in dried cranberries.

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Maple Open House Weekend – April 2-3, 2016

Vermont Maple Festival – April 22-24, 2016

Thanks to Marianne and Dubie Family Maple for the Maple Granola Recipe!!