Happy Trails Granola

• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar Pinch kosher salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup candy coated chocolates (recommended: M and M s)

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small pot over medium heat, whisk together the syrup, oil and cinnamon.
3. Cook until it just bubbles.
4. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
5. In a large bowl, add the oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, brown sugar and a pinch of salt.
6. Pour in the syrup mixture and toss well.
7. In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites to combine.
8. Pour over the granola and toss well.
9. Evenly spread the mixture onto a sheet tray.
10. Bake until golden, turning several times, about 35 to 40 minutes.
11. Remove from the oven to a serving bowl and cool.
12. When cool add the remaining ingredients and serve.

maple syrup, vegetable oil, ground cinnamon, rolled oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, brown sugar, egg whites, coconut flakes, cranberries

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/happy-trails-granola-recipe.html (may not work)