Tropical Granola

by Dr. Coffee

A different take on a very versatile item. In addition to healthy oats, enjoy the flavor of pineapple, coconut, walnut, and pumpkin seeds coated in coconut honey glaze with a hint of cinnamon-vanilla flavoring. Try this texture-loaded topping on yogurt, fruit, pudding, ice cream, smoothie or as a healthy snack!

Prep Time: 30 min.

Cook Time: 18-20 min.

Yield: 5 cups.

Ingredients:

2 cups Old Fashion Oats

1/2 cup Walnuts (can use Walnuts and/or Pecans))

1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

1/4 cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds

3/4 tsp. Cinnamon

1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

1 cup (.70 oz.) Freeze-dried Pineapple (2 pkgs), roughly chopped in large pieces

1/2 cup. Honey

1/4 cup Virgin Coconut Oil

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions:

Toss first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, then add pineapples and toss again.
Heat over med-low the next three ingredients in a small pan, stirring until melted and the mixture takes on a creamy texture.
Pour hot mixture over oat mixture and combine to coat completely.
Spread mixture on a parchment-lined baking pan and bake for 10 minutes; remove from oven, stir and spread out again.
Return and bake until golden brown and crisp, approx. 8-10 minutes. Remove, stir again, and spread out again on a pan. Let cool.
Can be made up to 10 days ahead. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.