Granola

Granola

42 oz whole grain oatmeal, not quick oats (about 12-14 c)

14 oz coconut flakes, unsweetened

1 tsp salt

1-2 c your choice of chopped or sliced nuts (optional)

1-1½ c apple sauce

3 T vanilla

1 tsp almond extract (optional)

1 c water

3/4 - 1 c honey

Mix all dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients. Mix both wet and dry ingredients together in larger mixing bowl (it will mix easier if you microwave wet ingredients for a couple of minutes first.) Bake at 250 for 2 hours stirring every 30 minutes.  Add your choice of dried fruit.