Granola

This is a family favorite at our house. We use it as a snack, a cereal, and as smoothie topper. This is one recipe you can feel good about eating because it is good for you!

Enjoy!

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup walnuts, chopped

1/2 cup coconut

1/2 cup slivered or chopped almonds

1/4 cup sesame seeds

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/3 cup oil (I use canola oil)

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 honey (local if you have allergies)

1 cup raisins (optional, or substitute another dried fruit)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix oats, walnuts, coconut, almonds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds together. Heat oil, syrup, and honey in a small saucepan until warm, then pour over the nut mixture and toss to coat. Spread granola evenly over a large rimmed baking sheat (spray the pan with cooking spray). Bake, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes until the granola is light golden brown, about 15 - 20 minutes. Stir in the raisins (or other dried fruit). Let cool to room temperature. Loosen the dried granola with a spatula and store in an airtight container.