Jerry's Fav Granola Cereal (Thus Far)

Oh my gosh! I am so excited to share this homemade granola cereal with you! I had literally a jar heaping full of almond pulp and other small containers with the almond mash jammed packed and overflowing in some instances stored in the freezer. Mocking me as I open it. It sat there for a good while before I finally made something out of it. I dried it out partially and then added it to a mixture of wonderful ingredients to create a homemade granola. Almond pulp, pecan pieces, sunflower seeds, a tad of salty 'n vanilla sweet with a generous helping of cinnamon, dried fruit and coconut flakes.

Enjoy it with homemade almond milk for breakfast cereal. A highly recommended vegan treat!!! 

Jerry's Fav Granola Cereal (Thus Far)

• 2 Cups Almond Pulp, Lightly Packed from making Almond Milk 
• 3/4 Cup Pecan Pieces 
• 3 Tbsp. Sunflower Seeeds
• 1/4 Cup + 2  Tbsp. Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Agave (or favorite like Maple Syrup)
• 2 Tbsp Stevia
• 3/4 tsp Sea Salt
• 2 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon 
• 1 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Stir in Last: 

• 1 Cup Dried Fruit (I did 1/2 Cup Raisins and 1/2 Cup Cranberries)
• 1/3 Cup Coconut Flakes 

Serve with:

• Almond Milk
• Fresh or Frozen Berries or Fruit 

​​Instructions

1. If your almond pulp is frozen, defrost it first. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Place the almond pulp on a non-stick cookie sheet and into the oven for 20-30 minutes to dry out, remove from oven and cool.
3. Increase the oven temperature to 325 degrees. 
4. Mix the cooled pulp with the pecan pieces, seeds, coconut flakes, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil with the agave and vanilla. Mix everything together until slightly wet yet not dripping wet nor too dry. 
5. Pour everything back onto the cookie sheet and place into the oven. Let bake for 15 minutes. Remove and stir.
6. Replace the pan and bake for 15-20 more minutes until lightly browned, stirring every 5 minutes. 
7. Remove and allow to cool (it will crisp up more while cooling).
8. Stir in the dried fruit and additional coconut flakes and enjoy as is or add the homemade almond milk, fresh or frozen berries (or fruit like banana slices) and serve! 

Note: Adapted from Civilized Caveman Cooking