Granola

I love Granola!  I always have since I was young.  I guess it is the toasted oatmeal that appeals to me.  Last fall I was making it all the time.  What a healthy snack!

 

Homemade Granola:

In a large bowl throw together the following ingredients for the granola, substitute as you see fit.

• 6 cups rolled oats (we prefer thick rolled, do NOT substitute quick cooking)
• 1 cup slivered or sliced almonds
• 1 cup roasted sunflower seeds (or cashews or nut of choice)
• 1 cup shredded coconut

In a small bowl mix together:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp kosher salt (reduce if any of the nuts are salted)
• 1/2 cup, packed brown sugar
• a scant (meaning not quite to the line) 1/2 cup vegetable oil (I use peanut)

Once this is stirred together, pour it over the oat mixture and stir until distributed evenly.
Spread on two baking sheets and bake for 1.5 hours at 250F, stirring once or twice. The oven doesn’t even needs to be preheated.  Allow to cool and store in an airtight container. -Now is when you stir in the dried apples, raisins, dried cranberries, whatever floats your boat.
Really can a recipe be any more simple?