Homemade Granola

I'm eating this granola as we speak, and every mouthful I am glorified at how deliciously easy this is to make myself.
This takes very little effort and time, plus makes for a great gift!

3-4 cups thick oats
1/2 cup flax seeds
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1 1/2 cup chopped almonds
2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
1/2 cup canola oil (although next time I want to try coconut oil)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 cup chopped banana chips
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup coconut flakes


Directions:

• Oven: 325F 
• Combine oats, flax seeds, hemp seeds, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl
• Combine oil, honey, syrup and almond extract in a small bowl
• Pour honey and syrup mixture over the oat mixture. Stir well to combine and have all oats covered
• Lay the oat mixture flat out onto a lined baking sheet. Spread and press it out to make an even layer.
• Baked for 35-40 minutes, or until golden, rotating the pan once halfway through baking.
• Once baked, remove from the oven and let rest and cool for up to 1 hour
• And now the fun part! :) - using your hands, break the granola into pieces (size of your choice)
• Place the granola into a bowl and toss in the cranberries banana chips and coconut flakes

This makes about 8 cups of granola. Stored in an airtight container it should last up to 2 weeks.

As I mentioned, this makes for a great gift but don't seek yourself short; make sure to keep some for yourself also! Your taste buds will thank me!