Granola

3 cups 100% whole grain large flake oats
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
1 cup nuts (1/2 sunflower seeds; 1/4 almonds slivered; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts)
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tlbs butter
1 tsp cinnamon

In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter (or oil), and maple syrup (or honey). Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and toss together, making sure all the dry ingredients are coated with the butter mixture. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally so the mixture browns evenly. (The browner the granola gets (without burning) the crunchier the granola will be.) Place on a wire rack to cool. You will notice that the granola may still be sticky when it is removed from the oven but it will become crisp and dry as it cools. Make sure to break up any large clumps of granola while the mixture is still warm. Once the granola has completely cooled, store in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator. It will keep for several weeks.
Makes about 4 cups of Granola (12 1/3 cup servings).


Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VALERIE1958.