Happy Trails Granola

Ingredients

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

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• whisk
• pot

Directions

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. Cook until it just bubbles.
3. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, add the oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, brown sugar and a pinch of salt.
5. Pour in the syrup mixture and toss well. In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites to combine.
6. Pour over the granola and toss well. Evenly spread the mixture onto a sheet tray.
7. Bake until golden, turning several times, about 35 to 40 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven to a serving bowl and cool. When cool add the remaining ingredients and serve.