Maple Cinnamon Granola

Maple Cinnamon Granola

7 c. old-fashioned rolled oats

4 c. multi-grain cereal mix (I got it at Trader Joe's; it has rye, barley, oats, and wheat)

1 c. raw sunflower seeds

1 1/2 c. sliced almonds

1 1/2 c. pecan pieces

1 1/2 c. walnut pieces

1/2 c. unsweetened shredded coconut

1 c. unsulfured dried apricots, cut up

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

1/2 c. pure maple syrup

1/2 c. honey

1 c. coconut oil

1 Tbsp. vanilla

1 Tbsp. cinnamon

2 c. dried cranberries

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, multi-grain cereal, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, walnuts, coconuts, and apricots.

In a medium sauce pan, combine salt, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, and cinnamon.  Heat over medium heat until boiling.  Pour over oats mixture and stir until all is evenly coated.

Spread mixture over two baking sheets and bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until mixture is golden and crunchy.

Allow to cool.  Add dried cranberries and store in an airtight container or ziploc baggie.

Food for Thought: This is great served with Greek yogurt or with milk.  My guys like it even just plain in a bowl to crunch on for snack.  To add a little variety, any dried fruit would work instead of the craisins - I personally love dried cherries and blueberries in this as well.