Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 5 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped dates
  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt

Instruction

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and stir to combine. Place mixture in a lightly oiled 4-quart slow cooker, and cook on high for 1 ½ hours, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is crisp and dry.
  • Spread the granola on a baking sheet to cool completely. Store in airtight jars. Store up to 2 weeks at room temperature. Serve with milk as a cereal, or top yogurt or ice cream with granola.