5 cups of rolled oats
    ½ cup sliced almonds
    ½ cup sunflower seeds
    ¼ cup chopped pecans
    ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
    ¾ cup unsweetened dried coconut
    ¼ cup goji berries
    ¼ cup chopped dates
    ½ cup raisins
    ½ cup sesame seeds
    1/3 cup maple syrup
    1/3 cup barley malt, brown rice syrup or maple syrup
    ¼ cup canola or safflower oil
    ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
    Pinch of ground sea salt

Combine all the ingredients in a lightly oiled 4-quart slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on high for 1 ½ hours, uncovered, stirring occasionally.

Reduce the heat to Low and cook, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is crisp and dry.

Spread the granola on a baking sheet to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Use within 2 weeks.

Serving suggestions:

add 2 tablespoons to morning oatmeal,

or ¼ cup to 8 oz of low fat/non-fat organic yogurt.