Homemade Granola

 Ingredients

• 3 cups old fashioned oats not quick oats
  
  
  
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup sliced almonds or any other nut you prefer (pecans, walnuts, etc.)
• 3 tbsp honey or real maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cherries, etc.)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Combine the oats, shredded coconut, and almonds in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, combine the honey, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, and salt.
• Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds. Stir to combine.
• Add honey mixture to the oat mixture and stir to combine. You may need to use your hands to evenly distribute.
• Spread on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or golden brown, stirring every 7 to 8 minutes.
• Let the granola cool completely, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in dried cranberries.
• Store granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
   
  Photo cred - Confetti and bliss