Granola with Shredded Coconut

By alisonligi

Ingredients

• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds and coconut; set aside.

2. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, oil, honey, maple syrup and cinnamon; bring to a boil.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat.

4. Spread in a large shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool.

5. Add raisins and dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container.