Chai Spiced Granola

1/2  cup		agave nectar
2  tablespoons		coconut oil, melted and hot
1/2  teaspoon		vanilla extract
1/2  teaspoon		almond extract
4  cups		old fashioned oats (or gluten free oats)
1/2  cup		almonds
1/2  cup		walnuts
1/2  cup		unsweetened shredded coconut
2  teaspoons		ground cinnamon
1  teaspoon		ground cardamom
1  teaspoon		ground ginger
1/4  teaspoon		allspice
1/4  teaspoon		black pepper
1/4  teaspoon		ground cloves
1/4  teaspoon		salt
2  scoops		Trader Joe's Designer Whey Protein Powder French Vanilla

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Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. (Or if your baking sheet isn’t very large, I would recommend lining two smaller sheets.)

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the warmed honey, coconut oil, vanilla and almond extracts until combined. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, toss together oats, nuts, coconut and chai spice mix until evenly combined. Add in the honey mixture, and toss until the dry ingredients are evenly coated. Spread the mixture out on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes, removing the sheet from the oven at the halfway point to give the granola a good stir for even cooking. Return sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the nuts are toasted.

Remove sheet from oven and cool on a wire rack. Store in a sealed container and keep for up to 3 weeks.