Easy Homemade Granola

Simple to make and with few ingredients, this granola has become a favorite for breakfast in our home.  For a quick, well balanced snack, sprinkle over plain, unsweetened yogurt.

Maple Almond Granola with Coconut

3 1/4 cups whole rolled oats
3/4 cup chopped raw almonds
3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup (honey can be used)
1/8 cup brown sugar (optional)
1/4 tsp. sea salt

Preheat oven to 350°.  

Grease a large jelly roll pan or line with parchment paper.

Melt coconut oil and maple syrup in a small saucepan.  Combine the oats, almonds and coconut in a bowl.  Pour the melted coconut oil and maple syrup over oats mixture.  Stir to combine.  Add brown sugar and salt and mix gently.

Spread onto pan and bake for 25-30 minutes stirring every 7-9 minutes.

Let cool completely and store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.