Snack Time... Awesome Granola.

When I was a kid I had never heard of granola but if I had I would of eaten it everyday. It is a great snack and super healthy but sweet enough to fool your body that it's not. There is really no wrong way to make it and you can add almost any of your favorite fruits and nuts. This recipe is a great starting point though.

Awesome Granola

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup almonds
1 cup cashews
1/2 cup peanuts
3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 250 F. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar. In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color. Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix until evenly distributed.