Homemade Granola

What I love about making granola is that there is no one way that it has to be made. If there is something in the recipe you don't like, just replace it with something you do like!
Most of the ingredients for this recipe I just got the other day from an order I placed with bulk natural foods. If you are looking for a good co-op this one is great!

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2 C of old fashioned oats
1/2 C of coconut, flaked unsweetened
1/4 C of sunflower seeds
1/2 C of walnut pieces
1/4 C of pecan pieces
3 tbsp sesame seeds
1/4 C of honey
3 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C of dried cherries
1/2 C dates, chopped
3 tbsp of golden raisins

How to Make It:

Set the oven temperature to 300 and preheat.
In a large bowl toss together the oats and coconut.
Stir in the sunflower seeds, walnutss, pecan pieces and sesame seeds.
In a separate bowl whisk together the honey, oil, vanilla and salt.
Pour the mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well coated.
Spread the mixture out evenly into a 15X10 baking pan.
Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Remove and cool completely.
Stir in the cherries, dates and raisins.
Store the granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Makes 7 cups

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