Granola

I love love love homemade granola.  It tends to turn out differently each time, varying the seeds, nuts, and dried fruit, based on what's available.

3.5 c rolled oats

Approx 1c nuts- I most often use a mix of raw sliced & slivered almonds

2 tbsp flax

2 tbsp sesame

1/3 c brown sugar

2 tbsp honey

1/3 c oil

Cinnamon

Pinch salt

1 tbsp maple syrup

2 tsp vanilla

1-2 c dried fruit- I used a mix of dried cranberries & golden raisins

Mix all ingredients but dried fruit.  Spread on a foiled baking sheet and bake at 375, stirring every 5-10 minutes, for 20-30 minutes.  Let cool on baking sheet and stir in dried fruit

Varia: change up the nuts; add 1/3 c peach or orange juice to the mixture; add ½ c shredded coconut; add raspberry or apricot jam instead of honey or syrup