Easy Homemade Granola

Serves: 12

Ingredients

 * 1 cup sunflower seeds
 * 1/2 cup sesame seeds
 * 1/4 cup almonds
 * 3 cups rolled oats
 * 1/4 cup flour
 * 1/2 cup brown sugar or apple juice concentrate, mixed with 1/2 cup water
 * 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
 * 3-4 tablespoons natural maple syrup
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, apricot pieces, cherries or cranberries)

Directions

 * 1) Set oven to 350 degrees F.
 * 2) In a dry, ungreased skillet, mix the seeds together with the nuts.
 * 3) Stir frequently over a low flame, until you smell a toasty, warm scent. Alternately, you can toast the nuts and seeds in a pan in a toaster oven for 2 minutes on a low setting.
 * 4) Combine the nuts and seeds with all other remaining ingredients (except dried fruit) in a large bowl.
 * 5) Spread the resulting mixture on two cookie sheets.
 * 6) Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden, flipping the mixture often using a spatula or spoon during baking.
 * 7) Take out of oven. Stir in dried fruit.
 * 8) Store in an airtight container.