Homemade Granola

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• honey
• walnuts
• sesame seeds
• flax seeds
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup (45 grams) raw sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup (45 grams) raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tablespoon (5 grams) wheat germ (optional)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried fruits (cranberries, cherries, apricots, dates, figs, and/or raisins) (optional)
  

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar.

In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.

Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix until evenly distributed.