1cupdried unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut chipsoptional
1teaspoonground cinnamon and/or nutmegoptional
2teaspoonsvanilla or almond extract
~1/3 cup brown sugar
~1/3 cup honey
~1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2cupoilcanola, vegetable, or coconut
1/4cupjuice(any kind you have available, just not grape)
1cupdried fruitoptional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, nuts and cinnamon/nutmeg (if using).
In small bowl, mix together oil, juice, sweeteners (syrup,sugar and honey) and extract.
Combine wet mixture and oat mixture and mix thorougly with a large spoon or spatual.
Spread oat mixture over 2 large parchment paper-lined cookie sheets.
Bake for 50 minutes, undisturbed.
Remove from oven and cool.
Once cool, add dried fruit, if desired. Crumble granola into varied sized pieces.
Transfer to sealed container.
Notes
Recipe can be cut in half if desired.Gluten free oats can be found at Trader Joe’s and online.Start checking the granola at 30-40 minutes to make sure it doesn't get over-baked.Add Cinnamon and/or Nutmeg, according to taste preference.