Autumn Harvest Fruit and Nut Granola

Autumn Harvest Fruit and Nut Granola 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup roughly chopped almonds 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 chopped dates, preferably medjool dates 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil (or butter) *optional 1 flaxseed “egg” (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) Preheat 300 °F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper Prepare a flaxseed "egg" by combining 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed and 3 tablespoons water Combine all ingredients EXCEPT dried fruit. Mix in flaxseed "egg." Spread evenly on the parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 45-55 minutes, until lightly browned and dry to the touch. Allow to cool completely. Break apart and mix with the dried fruit. Store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy as a snack or with milk as a cereal.