Chunky Date, Coconut and Almond Granola

Chunky Date, Coconut and Almond Granola

Ingredients:
2 c Old-fashioned oats
3/4 c Whole almonds; halved
1/2 c Sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 c Raw cashews
1/3 c Firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 ts Ground allspice
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 c Unsalted butter
2 tb Honey
1 c Packed pitted dates each cut crosswise into thirds

Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 F. Mix first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Melt butter with honey in heavy small
saucepan over low heat. Pour over granola mixture and toss well. Spread out mixture on cookie
sheet. Bake 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add dates; mix to separate any clumps. Continue to
bake until granola is golden brown, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes longer. Cool. (Can be
made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
Makes about 6 cups.
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