Great Granola

Coconut Granola

• 2/3 cup shredded coconut
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 4 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 4 oz. wheat flakes
• 1 1/2 sticks melted, unsalted butter
• 4 oz. barley flakes*
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 4 oz. rye flakes*
• 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds
• 1/2 cup dry-roasted cashews

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Mince orange peel with sugar in food processor about 1 minute. Add butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg and blend 5 seconds. Add remaining ingredients; toss thoroughly. Spread on pans and bake until dry, stirring every ten minutes, about 45 minutes. Cool and store in airtight container. * Available at natural food stores or substitute rolled oats.

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