The Best Granola....

....is always homemade!  I love making granola because it smells up my house like when I make homemade bread. 

Good granola uses lots of nuts and unsweetened coconut.  I add dried fruit separately as desired.  I never add it to the jar because it changes texture. 


3 Cups old fashioned rolled oats
3 Cups unsweetened coconut
Nut medley:  sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and a few cashews
1/3 Cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 Cup honey ( may use more, I use less because my almond milk is sweet)


Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  In a separate small bowl mix the oil and honey together and pour over dry ingredients.  Some people cook the oil and honey together to create a syrup.  I don't do this because I don't want to heat the oil so high it creates trans fats.  Instead I mix it and then pour over dry ingredients and massage it together using my hands, until it is  incorporated well.  Then I spread onto a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until desired color is achieved.  Should be light brown.  The longer the cooking, the crunchier the granola.  I don't like it too soft.