Helen’s Fruity Homemade Granola

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 300F. Place the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt ( if you have a flavored salt, such as vanilla sea salt, try that) in a large bowl and stir well to combine. In a smaller bowl, combine the honey, oil, and vanilla. Pour over the oat mixture and stir well to combine.
2. Spread the mixture in a thin layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes then stir and continue baking for about 10-15 more minutes until the granola is a light golden brown.
3. Let the granola mixture cool to room temperature. Stir occasionally.
4. Add the dried fruit, such as diced apricots, mangos, apples, pineapple, raisins or fruit of your choice. Toss to combine. I also like to add toasted unsweetened grated coconut.
5. Next add the roasted nuts. I prefer pecans, almonds and walnuts. You can also add toasted pumpkin seeds, chia seeds or sesame seeds. The flavor of all of the nuts will improve greatly through roasting. Roast and cool before adding to granola mixture.
6. Once the granola, dried fruit, and nuts is well combined, you may store the granola in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.

• Recipe Type : All Recipes, Breakfast & Brunch