Fabulous Granola

Ingredients

  • 8 cups slow oats
  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup grape seed oil
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/2 - 2/3 cup agave or maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla or cinnamon (depending on your preference)
  • NUT MIXTURE
  • 1 cup raisins or cranberries
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds (raw)
  • 1/2 cup cashews, chopped
  • 2/3 cups walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup hemp, flax or chia seeds
  • 2/3 cup thin sliced almonds
  • 1 cup coconut (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • large bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • baking sheet
  • resealable plastic bags or airtight containers for storing

Prep time:

10

Yields:

180

Recipe attribution:

Marisa Andrews

  1. Mix oils and syrup together in a large bowl.
  2. Add oats and mix thoroughly. Spread on large baking sheet.
  3. Roast at 200° F for 3 hours, turning the mixture once in a while. Cool.
  4. When completely cool, put the granola mixture in a large bowl. Add nut mixture and combine.
  5. Store in resealable plastic bags and freeze. Use as desired!

Fabulous with yogurt and fresh fruit. A perfect gift idea packaged in a festive bag!

Enjoy!