Granola

I love granola and just about everything I can put granola on. I DON'T love how high in calories it is. I make my own in an effort to limit the calorie intake (and to ease the strain on my wallet from eating so much granola!).

Granola (adapted from 100daysofrealfood.com)

5 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup raw walnuts
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Cover a rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper (or use a baking stone).

Mix half of the oats, nuts, coconut, and spices together in a large mixing bowl. Process in the food processor until coarsely ground. Add in the remaining oats. Heat the butter and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat. Once the butter melts stir in the vanilla. Pour the hot liquids over the dry ingredients and stir together with a rubber spatula until evenly coated.

Spread mixture onto prepared pan in one even layer. Bake for 75 minutes, stirring halfway through.

The granola will be soft still, but will become crisp as it cools. Store in air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Makes approx. 10 cups.

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