Homemade Granola

Granola just got so much better...
This is absolutely delicious, minus all the preservatives!!

We make tons of this at once and put it in jars. It's great for gifts, to give to friends and family, or to keep all to yourself ; )

Here's what you'll need:

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, and brown sugar.

In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.

Remove from oven and let cool.

If you'd like you can add any dried fruit you'd like too.

Separate into bags or jars and enjoy!

Another really delicious way to make this is to replace the maple syrup with honey, and use pecans instead of almonds!

Enjoy! : )