Cashew Coconut Granola

From:  melskitchencafe.com     Yield:  about 7 cups
Ingredients:

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup cashews
• 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut and brown sugar.
3. In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine maple syrup, oil and salt.
4. Slowly pour maple syrup mixture into the oatmeal mixture while stirring well.  Pour onto 11"x17" rimmed baking sheet, spreading out into an even layer.
5. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven and transfer into a large bowl, slightly breaking up the clumps. Add the raisins and gently mix until even distributed.

My Notes:

• I've used pecans as well as walnuts in exchange for cashews and those batches have also turned out delicious!