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Ingredients:

• 10 oz oats
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut
• ½ tsp. salt
• 2 oz canola oil
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a big bowl, combine the salt, canola oil, brown sugar, vanilla, maple syrup, and cinnamon.

Add the oats and coconut and coat with the sweet, wet mixture. Pour mixture into parchment-covered or greased baking sheet. Toast in oven for 15 minutes. Stir, then toast another 10 minutes if needed. Granola is finished when oats and coconut are golden brown, and the Maillard reaction and caramelization has occurred.

Yield: 8 slices

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 slices bread
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar for topping

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat.

In a shallow container (like a pie plate), combine the cinnamon, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.

Dip bread into egg mixture. Fry slices until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side. Keep slices warm in the oven while you dip and fry the remaining slices. (Add more butter to the pan as needed.)

Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, and/or powdered sugar.