Bill's Favorite Granola

Submitted by bestbema

"Yummy granola made with whatever I have on hand at the time! Basic recipe from Ina Garten, but I toss in all kinds of fruits and nuts. Our friend Bill cannot keep his hands out of it and I always send him home with a bag to snack on! The first time I made it, it looked like alot so I used 2 sheet pans! Big mistake! Just pile it on one, and do not overbake it...it will seem "soft" when you take it out, but will "crisp up" as it cools! I bag it up in snack size servings,...and larger bags for Bill! Freezes well, and great on yogurt, ice cream, cereal or just out of hand."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 12-14 Cups
• Serves: 24-28

ingredients

• 4 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
• 2 1⁄2 cups shredded coconut (I like sweetened)
• 2 cups sliced almonds
• 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 3⁄4 ounces pignoli nuts (Pine)
• 2 cups dried cranberries
• 1 cup dried blueberries
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon (or to taste)

directions

1. Mix first 7 ingredients together in a large bowl, breaking up clumps of coconut, if necessary. Add the oil and honey and toss really well to coat. Add the cinnamon and stir until mixed inches.
2. Spread onto a large sheet pan, place in a 350 degree oven, and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring often. Remove from oven when it's a lovely golden brown, stir occasionally while it's cooling and then place in airtight container.