Chai Spiced Granola

Trying out some new granola recipe and with a love for all things chai spiced, this one looks like a winner!

Original recipe is from Gimme Some Oven, found here: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chai-spiced-granola-recipe/

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup agave, warmed
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and hot
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 cups old-fashioned oats 
• 2 cups nuts (Mix different kinds, I used pecans)
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• Chai Spice Mix

Chai Spice Mix

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2.Whisk together the coconut oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, and agave in a small bowl and set aside. 

3. In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, coconut, and chai spice mix and toss until evenly coated. 

4. Add agave mixture too oats and toss until mixed throughly.

5. Spread onto baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure evenly baked granola. Bake until browned, but watch the coconut flakes and nuts for burning!

6. Allow to cool before storing.