Granola

Try this granola either with milk, on yogurt, or by itself as a snack.

3 cups rolled oats 1 cup unsweetened coconut 1/2 cup pecans 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 3 Tbs. oil 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey 1/2 cup vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. cinnamon (optional) 3/4 cup chopped apricots (or other dried fruit)

Yield: approximately 5 cups

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Mix the oats, coconut, pecans and sunflower seeds together in a large bowl. 3. Spread the oat mixture onto 2 large pans or baking sheets with edges. Place in oven to toast for 15 minutes till it begins to get golden brown. 4. While oats are toasting, combine oil, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla in a large bowl. (Cinnamon may be added to this mix.) 5. Remove pans from oven and add mixture to other ingredients, in the large bowl. Mix until the oats are evenly coated. 7. Spread the granola mix onto the two pans and place back in oven to roast for another 20 minutes. Stir every 5 to 10 minutes so it browns evenly. 8. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Add the chopped apricots. Mix. 9. Store in an airtight container or jar.