Honey Almond Granola

This granola never lasts around our house.

1 c. Chopped Almonds (you can use whatever kind suits you)

4 c. Crisp Rice Cereal

4 c. Oats

2 c. Coconut (Health Food stores may have the unsweeten kind)

1/2 c. Flax seeds (optional)

1 tsp Salt

1 1/4 c. Honey (can be switched with Agave or Real Maple Syrup)

1 1/2 Tbs. Molasses

3/4 c. Butter

1 1/2 Tbs Vanilla

Almond Extract to desired taste

Preheat oven to 350*. Mix first 5 ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside. In a sauce pan mix salt, honey, molasses, and butter. Cook on med heat till boiling stage. Remove from heat and mix in flavorings. Pour into the oat mixture and stir together. Pour mixture onto greases cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. *Note: You may need to turn your oven only to 325* to prevent overcooking.

MMMMM.... I can smell it already. I will be making me another batch this coming week for sure!