Happy Days

For many months I’ve been craving granola, but due to the craters left in my mouth from having my wisdom teeth removed, I refrained from eating any. But now they are finally closed up and having my yummy crunchy favorite food is back on the menu.

•  3 Cups rolled oats
• 3/4 Cup shredded coconut
• 3/4 Cup raw cashew pieces
• 1/2 Cup  raw filberts, chopped
• 1/2 Cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/4 Cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 Heaping tablespoon brown flax seeds
• 1/4 Cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 Cup oil
• 1/4 + 2 Tablespoons maple syrup (the darker the better)
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt

Mix all the dry ingredients and the brown sugar together until thoroughly incorporated, then add the liquids. If more liquid is needed then drizzle on more oil. The oil, nut, and seed choices are all your own to change. Spread mixture onto two large cookie sheets (with a lip) lined with parchment paper. Bake in 350F oven for 15 minutes. Take out the sheets and mix up the granola and put back in oven for another 10-15 minutes, depending on how brown the granola looks. It should be golden brown, but not too dark. The final time may need to be adjusted depending upon your oven. For some light creamy flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla to the oil before pouring over the mix.

Let cool and then put in airtight container. Should last for several weeks.