Homemade Granola

You will want to add this delicious recipe to your list of favorites. It is easy to make and very healthy and nutritious. Add what you like to customize to your taste and health preferences. 

 

Mix all together in a large mixing bowl:

• 8 cups old fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup brown sugar (or cane sugar, or other natural sugar)

• 1 cup or more of sliced almonds (or nuts or seeds of your choice)

• 1 cup shredded or flaked coconut

• 2 or more cups of your favorite dried fruit ( raisins, dates, dried cranberries, or any dried fruit of your choice)

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon salt ( kosher or Real Salt is best but not necessary)

Warm together on very low heat and pour over dry mixture:

• 2/3 cup honey

• 2/3 cup coconut oil

• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (optional)

Mix together with large spoon or mixer until mixed well and evenly coated.This mixture is ready to eat now if you prefer not to heat the ingredients and loose valuable nutrients.  If so, just store in airtight containers. This mixture is great as a cereal or with yogurt. 

Note: If you prefer it to be baked and crunchy, press firmly onto a greased or lined baking sheet that has a rim and bake at 300 degrees for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. For granola bars, cut into strips while warm. If you like crunch granola, let mixture cool and then break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.