Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Granola

I find commercially-packaged granolas way too sweet, so I end up making my own.  Granola is really easy to make, and very versatile, you can add whatever fruits and nuts you like to it.  Use Splenda and agave nectar in place of the sugar and honey to make it SBD-friendly.

I have been craving oatmeal raisin cookies all week, so I came up with this.  All the flavors of an oatmeal cookie in a crunchy granola.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Granola

Ingredients:

• 4 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup raisins

Directions:

• Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients together (the dry).
• In a separate bowl, mix the next 3 ingredients together (the wet).
• Pour the wet into the dry and combine well.
• Line a baking sheet with a Silpat.
• Spread the granola mixture over the Silpat.
• Bake for 30 - 45 minutes until lightly browned, stirring a couple times to ensure even browning.  Sprinkle the raisins onto the mixture towards the last 5 minutes of baking.
• Remove from oven and let cool completely.  The granola will be soft while it's hot, but once it cools completely it will be nice and crunchy.
• Store in an airtight container.