homemade granola

Everyone in our family loves this granola so I always try to keep it on hand. It's super easy and quick to make. Here's the recipe:

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup cashews
• 3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar.

In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.

Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix until evenly distributed.

*my note: our oven runs REALLY hot, so I find that I only cook the granola for 30 minutes, stirring once after 15 minutes. So, I would suggest you check it frequently - it's done once it starts to look golden brown.