Granola

A crunchy homemade granola made with oats, nuts, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, coconut, maple syrup, and dried fruit.

• Category: Breakfast
• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: Varies

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup cashew nuts
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins or any dried fruit

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
2. Combine oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, and brown sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt.
4. Combine the two mixtures and pour onto sheet pans.
5. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and add raisins.