Raisin date granolas

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:

* 2 cups regular rolled oats
* 1/2 cup coconut
* 1/2 cup coarsely chopped slivered or slice almonds, or chopped peanuts
* 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
* 1/4 cup sesame seeds
* 1/2 cup honey or maple-flavored syrup
* 1/3 cup vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
* 1/2 cup snipped pitted whole dates

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease jellyroll (15 x 10 x 1) pan. Stir together rolled oats, coconut, nuts and seeds. In separate bowl, combine honey or syrup, oil and cinnamon; stir into oat mixture. Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes then stir. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

After baking immediately turn mixture out onto a large piece of foil. Stir in raisins and dates. Allow to cool and then break into chunks. May be stored at room temperature in tightly sealed containers or bags for up to 2 weeks. May also be stored longer in the freezer.

Makes about 8 cups.

*Don't substitute low sugar or light syrup in this healthy recipe. The natural sugar in syrup and honey acts as a much needed preservative.