Homemade Granola

This stuff is so darn good!  I'm kicking myself for not making it sooner.  I love that you can can do so much with it.  And well, let's be honest.  I like that I can make it with all my favorite ingredients.  I'll never buy it again, it is so easy to make & keep on hand.  Add it to some yogurt or ice cream.  Or, if you're like my family, just eat it with some milk like cereal. It's quick, easy, & good for you!!  It makes for a great present too.  Make it for holidays, bake sales, or any occasion! 

Ingredients:

3 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats

1 cup Sliced Almonds

1 cup Halved or Chopped Pecans

1/2 cup Dried Cranberries

1/2 cup Raisins

1/3 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil

1/3 cup of Honey

1/4 c Light Brown Sugar

1 tsp of Cinnamon

1 tsp of Vanilla Extract

1 tsp Kosher Salt

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients except the dried fruit. 

I used a stand mixer, but you could do it by hand.

Spread the mixture onto a sheet pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, stirring half way through.  It should be a nice golden color.  Don't be alarmed that it is still soft.  It hardens as it cools. 

Let it cool completely on the sheet pan.

When the oats & nuts have cooled, place them in a mixing bowl & add the dried fruit.

Stir to combine well. 

Store in an air tight container.

Fill Mason Jars & tie with ribbon for gifts. 

Enjoy!