Ballerina Granola

Ingredients:
-1 cup raw pecans
-1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
-1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
-2 cups gluten free quick oats
-1/2 cup dried fruit (my favorite are dried cherries)
-3/4 cup pure maple syrup
-1 stick of cinnamon
-1 vanilla bean

1. pre-heat the oven to 370 degrees

2. put the maple syrup, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean in a small pot on the stove and heat on medium for about 5 minutes.

3. mix all the other ingredients in a large bowl and pour the maple syrup over the mixture, removing the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.

4. spread the mixture on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the oats are nicely toasted

5. remove from the hot pan immediately to stop the cooking so the granola doesn't burn.

Enjoy over coconut yogurt or a banana!