Homemade Granola - Update

I have been making this granola recipe for quite a while - every time with something slightly different. But for the last 10 or so batches, I have settled to this strategy: more oats, less coconut and nuts and no dry fruit because I often eat my granola with fresh fruit and yogurt. I also bake it at a higher temperature (350 degrees) for shorter time (10 minutes.) So now I get more granola in less time!



Ingredients

• 3 generous cups of rolled oats


• 1/4 cup oat bran


• 1/4 cup ground flax seed


• 1/4 cup sesame seeds


• 1/4 cup unsweetened dry coconut flakes


• 1/4 cup sliced almonds (or other chopped nuts)


• 1/4 cup extra light tasting olive oil


• 1/4 cup Agave nectar


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


2. In a large bowl, toss all the dry ingredients together.


3. In a small bowl, whisk oil, Agave nectar and vanilla extract and pour over the dry mixture. Stir until well distributed.


4. Spread the granola on a large baking sheet with rims. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir the granola to keep it baked evenly after 5 minutes in the oven.


5. Let cool completely and store in an air tight container.