Adelle's Orange & Almond Granola

 I'm making this for the first time as I type this up.  It smells so fresh. Even raw it tastes refreshing!  Thanks for sharing this recipe with me, Sis. Barrett!  xoxo

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons orange zest (from about 1 1/2 oranges, preferably organic)

2 tablespoons sugar

4 c old fashioned rolled oats

1 1/2 c raw almonds

1 teaspoon fine sea salt (3/4 tsp if you use table salt)

1 taspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil or melted coconut oil

1/2 cup honey or maple syrup

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

3/4 c raisins, preferably golden

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, combine the orange zest and sugar. Use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until it's bright orange and very fragrant. This step will ensure that your granola is infused with orange flavor.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, almonds, salt, cinnamon, and orange sugar. Stir to combine. Pour in the olive oil, honey and vanilla and mix well.

4.  Pour the granola onto your prepared baking sheet. Spread the granola intoan even layer. Bake for 19-23 minutes, stirring half way, until the granola is turning lightly golden in color. The granola will crisp up as it cools.

5.  Let the granola cool before stirring in the raisin sand breaking up the granola into chunks as necessary. Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks, or keep in the freezer for longer shelf life.

**I used melted coconut oil b/c it's so yummy. I think I'll be using craisins too.