1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet (or square oven pan) with parchment paper.
2. In a small sauce pan, combine the syrup, vanilla, agar and nut butter over medium-low heat. Stir and gently heat through, without boiling.  Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, combine the oats, cereal, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, pecans (if using),  raisins, chocolate chips (if using), and cinnamon.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir well, until the mixture holds together when pressed with the back of a spoon.
5. Quickly transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet or pan and spread it evenly with your hands or a spoon.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
7. Let granola cool and transfer it to an airtight container.
8. Eat straight, use it to top fresh fruit, or prepare a Strawberry Parfait.

Notes: This recipe can also be used to make granola bars. In Step 5, transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined 8×8 baking pan and press down to flatten. Bake 17-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. After removing them from the oven, use a serrated knife to score the bars, cutting about half way through to make them easier to cut when chilled. Store in an air-tight container in the freezer or refrigerator.

*This recipe is found in Dreena Burton’s cookbook, Let Them Eat Vegan.