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.
