The Ultimate Granola

I am sure most of you are avoiding using your oven, but I wanted to post this yummy granola recipe before I forgot about it. My favorite thing about this recipe is that you don't have to stir the granola!! You just put it in the oven and 1 hour later you pull out your masterpiece.

2 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup whole almonds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, unsalted
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup raisins

Measure the oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, coconut and walnuts onto rimmed cookie sheet. Mix well.

Combine the maple syrup and vanilla in a separate small bowl. Add the syrup mixture to the oat mixture and stir until evenly distributed. Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly on top of the mixture and blend well.

Spread the granola evenly on the baking sheet and bake at 225 F for 1 hour.

Remove and set aside to cool. Toss in the cranberries and raisins. (We have been adding fresh or frozen berries into our bowls instead of the dried fruit)