Healthy Granola

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, honey, and salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.
4. In a large bowl, mix together oats, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and coconut flakes.
5. Pour the syrup over the dry ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
6. Spread the mixture on a sheet pan.
7. Bake for 8 minutes, then stir and bake for an additional 8-12 minutes until golden brown.
8. Let it cool completely in the pan without touching it to form clusters.
9. Once cooled, break it up and store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks or freeze.