homemade granola

ingredients: (makes about 6 1/2 cups)

1/2 cup shredded coconut (i like the unsweetened kind in bigger chunks)

4 cups old fashioned rolled out (NOT quick oats!)

1/4 cup flax seed

1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds

1 cup whole almonds

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

1/2 cup honey

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup dried cranberries (or any dried fruit)

directions:

heat oven to 350.  line a baking sheet with parchment or a silpat and spread shredded coconut on top.  bake until toasted, transfer to wire rack to cool.  decrease temp to 300, line two baking sheets with parchment.  toss together in large bowl - oats, flax seed, sunflower seeds, almonds, sesame seeds, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  in a small bowl stir together honey and butter - pour over mixture.  stir well and spread onto sheets.  bake until golden, about 25 minutes.  transfer to wire rack to cool.  break up granola and sprinkle with dried cranberries and toasted coconut.  store in airtight container.