Everyday Granola

(Submitted by Kathleen. Source: www.perrysplate.com)

3 c. old-fashioned oats (I used rolled oats)
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts (like sliced almonds)
1/2 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
3 T. (packed) brown sugar (optional)
2 T. milled flaxseed
(I also added a small "handful" of millet)
3/4 t. ground cinnamon
1/2 t. ground ginger
1/4 t. salt
1/3 c. honey, real maple syrup, or agave nectar
3 T. coconut oil (or veggie if you don't have coconut)
1/2 t. vanilla
1 c. dried fruit

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300.

2. Mix first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Stir preferred sweetener and oil in saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. (Do not boil). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

3. Pour sweet mixture over oat mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Spread on lightly sprayed sheet pan.

4. Bake until golden, stirring evern 10 minutes for a total of 30-40 minutes. Place sheet on rack. Stir and cool. Mix in fruit.

Store in airtight container.

Suggestions for add-ins or replacements:
citrus zests
other extracts and spices
crystallized giner (add halfway through baking)
mini chocolate chips (add after mixture has baked and cooled)