Honey Nut Granola

I have been searching for a better snack option for my family. Atleast with this one I know exactly what is in it and it is much healthier than what we all have been grabbing lately.  The big plus: It is DELICIOUS!!

Honey Nut Granola
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
1 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
In a small saucepan heat the honey, brown sugar and vanilla over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts.
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds and coconut.

Add the sugar mixture and toss until everything is well coated.

Spread on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes. Stir mixture twice during this time.

Remove granola from the oven and let it cool to room temperature on the pan.

Break in to chunks and store in a sealed bag or airtight container.

*You can also add some dried fruit to the mixture.  I like to add dried cranberries.

**You can substitute 1 cup of the nuts for chopped walnuts, pecans or other nuts.  Use 1 cup each of sunflower, almonds and another nut of your choice.

Enjoy mixed in yogart, milk, sprinkled over ice cream or just plain!!

YUM!!!