½cupshredded coconut, or mix-ins of your choice (see recipe notes)
2tablespoonsflax seeds, or mix-ins of your choice (see recipe notes)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°.
Stir the oats, oil, honey, nuts, vanilla, and salt together in a large bowl. Add in the coconut and flax seeds or up to 1 cup of optional mix-ins (see recipe notes). Mix everything together thoroughly.
Pour the granola out onto a large greased baking sheet. Jiggle the pan a little to help it spread into a nice even layer and then pat the granola down firmly with your hands.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Watch the granola carefully so it does not get too dark around the edges.
Allow the granola to cool completely without stirring. This will help to create larger chunks.
After granola has finished cooling, add any dried fruit or chocolate mix-ins if desired. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
You can add up to 1 cup of mix-ins of your choice to this recipe. Here are some ideas:
Raisins
Sunflower seeds
Dried fruit such as apricots, cranberries, or cherries
Orange zest
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds
Wheat germ
Chocolate chips
Wheat bran or oat bran
If you are adding in dried fruit or chocolate add it after the granola is done cooking and has cooled completely. Enjoy!