Homemade Granola
makes about 6 cups
INGREDIENTS
2 cups old fashioned oats {not instant or quick cooking}
1 cup shredded coconut {I prefer unsweetened but either work}
1 cup nuts {I switch between almonds and pecans most often}, sliced or chopped
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
2 cups mixed dried fruit {apricots, cherries, blueberries, etc}
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Toss the oats, coconut and almonds together. Whisk the honey, vegetable oil, cinnamon and salt until combined, pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.
Spread onto a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, until a golden brown. Stir every 10 minutes to ensure the mixture browns evenly. The browner the oats get, without burning, the crunchier your granola will be.
Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cool, add the dried fruit. Store in an airtight container and enjoy with milk or over yogurt.
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