Honey B's Modifiable Granola

We have used this granola recipe for years - my friend Honey B. shared it with me when my kids were little. They still ask me to make it for them when they are home. I’m really bad about following recipes exactly, so I modify it a little each time I make it depending on what I’ve got and what looks good. 

What you need

6 c. organic oats

2 c. flake cereal (I love this one)

2 c. roughly chopped nuts

a pinch or two of salt 

“some” flax seed, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seed, and/or hemp hearts (optional)

3/4 c grass fed butter

3/4 c. raw honey (or maple syrup)

dried fruit (optional)

What to do

Combine the first three ingredients and any extra seeds that you want to add, to a large bowl. Melt the butter and honey together then pour over everything. Stir until well combined. Spread out on a rimmed, stainless baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring and re-spreading every 15 minutes. If you are adding dried fruit, stir it in after cooking.  

TIPS - this recipe is pretty forgiving. Sometimes I add more flakes and less oats. Sometimes I add seeds instead of some of the oats; sometimes I add seeds in addition to everything listed. If I’m adding and not substituting, I usually add a bit more butter and/or honey to make sure everything sticks together. Try a few versions and see what you like.