Vanilla Almond Coconut Granola

A yummy low fat, lower cal version of store bought granola. Feel free to experiment with add-ins and different flavorings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups thick cut rolled oats
• 1/2 cup sliced raw almonds
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 2 tbsp agave nectar, or honey or maple syrup
  
• 2 tbsp walnut oil, or any other vegetable oil
  
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a sauce pan, heat agave nectar until it starts to thin.
Quickly add oil, sugar, and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
Stir in oats, almonds, and coconut until well combined.
Spread mixture on a large baking sheet in a thin layer.
Bake f0r 20-25 minutes, stirring mixture every 5 minutes to insure even cooking.

Makes about 3.5 cups.

Serving Size: 1/4 cup, about 115 calories.