Natural Nutty Granola

Natural Nutty Granola
adapted from Robyn's Granola (Green Smoothie Girl)

I have been making this granola for many years and have changed it a little to add in a few extras.  It has become a favorite in your house.

Preheat the oven to 250.  Put the jar of coconut oil on the stove that is pre-heating so it starts to melt while you are mixing the dry ingredients.

Mix the following dry ingredients in order into a large roasting pan or broiler pan. 

8 cups rolled oats (not instant quick oats)
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup coconut (shredded, flakes or chips) If you want to buy in bulk try this site: Tropical Traditions Organic Dried
1/2 cup freshly ground flax seed
2 cups raw nuts (walnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)
1/3 cup dates and 1/3 cups raisins or 2/3 dates or raisins
1/2 cup sesame seeds
2 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Mix the following in order in a small pot on the stove.  Stir well until just melted:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup raw honey
1/2 cup molasses or Grade B Maple Syrup
1 tsp. maple or vanilla extract
1/2 cup water

Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients until well mixed.  Bake for 60-90 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.  Let it cool off and dry out for a few hours before putting it into a container or bag.

I serve it with almond or soy milk top with Honey Flavored Greek yogurt.   You can also add fresh fruit and sprouted sunflower seeds. 

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