Granola

My friend Deb, knew that I was really busy canning and brought me this granola. Oh my gosh it is so very good. I had it with some yogurt mixed in and it was absolutely delish!!

This granola recipe won a blue ribbon at the San Juan County Fair. Also great as a snack or trail mix.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of steel cut oats


• 3 cups of instant oatmeal


• 1/2 cup light olive oil


• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon sea salt


• 1/2 cup whole almonds


• 1/2 cup almonds


• 1/2 cup pecans


• 1/2 cup walnuts


• 1/2 cup cashews


• 1/2 cup pepitas-raw pumpkin seeds


• 1/2 cup sesame seeds


• 1/2 cup flax sees meal


• 1/2 cup millet


• 1/2 cup oat bran


• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut


• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds


• 1/2-3/4 cup honey or agave nectar


• 1 Tablespoon vanilla-not imitation please


• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon


• If you do not have all the nuts called for use what you have. Just make sure the total amount does not change to much.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees


2. Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl. Season to taste. You will want to have some clumps remaining.


3. Spread on 2 large baking sheets lined with parchment paper and sprayed with non-fat cooking spray.


4. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.


5. Remove from oven and let sit on sheets, stirring periodically. Granola will continue to cook on sheets.


6. When completely cool, store in airtight containers.

Enjoy!!