Maple Granola

This is a flexible recipe - modify it depending upon your own taste and ingredient availability.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Pure Mathison's Maple Syrup
• 2 pounds 10oz rolled oats (large container)
• 2 cups wheat germ
• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 2/3 cup of coconut oil
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 cup chopped cashews
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Wheat, oat or bran flakes (optional - in amounts desired)
• 1 cup raisins, cranberry raisins, or other dried fruit (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients, setting aside any raisins or dried fruit. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients together. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly onto greased baking sheets and bake for approximately 30 minutes, stirring the mixture from side to side to ensure even browning. Once lightly golden, remove from the oven and allow to cool. Stir in the raisins or dried fruit, then store in an airtight container.