Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter

• 1/4 cup honey or other sweetener, such as molasses etc.

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• A pinch of nutmeg

• 1 cup old fashioned oats

• 1 cup nuts/seeds ( 1/2 cup sliced raw almonds, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds)

Directions:

1. Melt coconut oil, honey, salt, and other spices/flavors in a medium saucepan.

2. When liquid mixture melts and becomes a bit foamy, turn the heat down to low, add the oats and stir to coat.

3. Add the nuts/seeds, and stir to coat.

4. Finally, add the dried fruit, and fold in to the mixture.

5. Continue cooking on low heat for just a couple minutes (this will soften the ingredients slightly before you cool them, allowing them to stick together better).

6. Meanwhile, line a small baking dish (mine measures 6″ by 8″) with parchment paper or plastic wrap, leaving the sides of the paper/wrap long.

7. Add the mixture to the dish; press with the back of a wooden spoon so it is evenly spread out.

8. Fold the parchment paper/plastic wrap over the granola so the top is covered (get more if necessary). Press the granola aggressively, so it is as packed as you can make it. I used my grill press, but you can also use a dish or cup, or your hands. Just make sure it is well packed and evenly distributed!

9. Place in refrigerator and allow to cool completely- at least two hours, but I recommend overnight.

10. Remove granola from parchment paper- it should be in one big block. Cut into 6-8 bars, and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for about 2 weeks.

11. Enjoy!