Granola

If you are looking for a very delicious snack, you have come to the right place. This is my mom's granola recipe and it is loved by all of her friends and all of my family members. Another plus is that it is very healthy for you! I hope you try it and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 8-10 cups of whole oats
• 4 cups cashews whole and/or pieces or a combination of both
• 4 cups sliced almonds
• 2 cups sunflower seeds
• 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 3 Tbsp Allspice
• 4 Tbsp Cinnamon
• 1 cup packed Splenda Brown Sugar *
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 1 cup honey, agave or maple syrup
• 3 cups chopped dates
• 3 cups raisins
• 3 cups dried cranberries

Steps:

1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a very large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, spices, and Splenda Brown Sugar.  Stir with large spoon to mix and distribute all ingredients evenly.
3. In a large glass bowl or measuring cup, melt together the butter and honey, agave or maple syrup.  Stir this combination until well blended.  Pour over dry mix and stir very well making sure to coat all of the ingredients.
4. Spread in two 14”x18”x3” or four 9”x13”x3” pans.  Place on racks in oven for 40 minutes stirring every 10 minutes.
5. While the granola is toasting in the oven, in the same bowl combine the 3 dried fruits and stir to blend.
6. After 40 minutes, remove pans from oven and evenly distribute dried fruit mixture across all pans.  Stir in.
7. Return to oven and bake for 20 more minutes stirring two more times.
8. Allow to cool and place in air tight containers.