Hazelnut Granola Crunch

Recipe and photography by Joy MacDaniels of Occasions for Joy. Instagram: @occasionsforjoy

Oregon hazelnuts shine in this granola mix, a perfect snack and a great gift idea this holiday season!

Preheat oven to 350. Mix the following ingredients together and heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved:

1/2 Cup Hazelnut Oil (you can also sub part Coconut Oil)

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp vanilla

Pour mixture over the following, and mix until well coated:

5 cups Oatmeal

1/2 cup dried blueberries

1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 cup pepitas

1 cup diced hazelnuts

Optional:

1/2 cup chocolate chips- add once cooled

Pour onto 11x17 cookie sheet lined with parchment. Bake in heated oven for 30-35 min. Rotate pan halfway through. Let cool on a wire rack for an hour. Break granola into chunks and add in chocolate chips if desired once cooled. Store in airtight container or Ziploc bag.