Ingredients

• 1 7oz package figs (for bars use 2 packages of figs)
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 5 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• pinch of sea salt
• 5 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds

Instructions

1. Put figs in a food processor and add molasses, cinnamon, vanilla, sea salt and syrup.
2. Process for a few minutes scraping down sides as needed.
3. Add 3 cups oats and process a few minutes more.
4. Place other ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
5. Add fig mixture and mix again making sure everything gets coated.
6. For granola: Spray a cookie sheet and put mixture on it. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
7. For granola bars: Spray a 9x13 pan and press mixture into pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
8. Keep in a air tight container at room temperature.