Almond Butter Granola

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing

1/3 cup butter

1/3 cup Fresh Thyme unsweetened creamy almond butter

1/3 cup Fresh Thyme organic maple syrup

1/4 tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt

3 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1/2 cup puffed brown-rice crisps

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease parchment with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high (100% power) 30 seconds or until completely melted.
4. Whisk in almond butter, maple syrup and sea salt until smooth.
5. Stir in oats, brown-rice crisps and almonds until well combined.
6. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake 40 minutes or until golden and toasted, stirring once halfway through baking.
8. Let granola cool 30 minutes or until firm and crisp.
9. Break up clusters and serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Each 1/2 cup contains: 334 calories, 19 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 119 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 10 g sugar, 8 g protein. Daily values: 5% vitamin A, 0% vitamin C, 5% calcium, 12% iron.