Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 4 cups rolled oats (not quick cooking)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit, optional)

Instruction

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Stir in the honey, brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Add the oats, nuts, coconut, sunflower kernels and sesame seeds to the pan and stir until well coated with the butter/sugar mixture.
  • Continue cooking, stirring frequently until granola is a dark golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in dried cranberries or other dried fruit if using. Pour onto a cookie sheet to cool.