Sweet&Simple Granola

14 C. Oatmeal

1-2 C. of any 3 of these things: 

Sliced Almonds, Sliced Cashews, Sunflower Seeds, Sliced Coconut, Sesame Seeds (or whatever you want:)

¾ C. Olive Oil 

¾ C. Honey 

¾ C. Maple Syrup 

½ t. vanilla 

½ t. salt 

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. Blend wet ingredients and salt in a blender and pour over dry ingredients. Mix and spread out over 2 large cookies sheets. Cook at 275 for 15 minutes. Stir, cook another 15 minutes. Continue for ~1.5 hours. Freezes well.

Granola Bars

1 Cup Karo Syrup
1 Cup White or Brown Sugar
1 Cup Peanut Butter
6 Cups Rolled Oats
2 Cups Crushed Corn Flakes or Pretzles
Bring Karo and sugar to a boil. Take from heat and stir in peanut butter. Add oats and corn flakes or pretzles. Grease hands and press into a large cookie sheet. So yummy and much cheaper than store bought!

Granola

I love this stuff with yogurt or as cereal with craisins.

8 cups oatmeal (quick, mini, whole... any kind)

6 cups corn flakes

2 cups rice crispy

In a sauce pan: 

1 1/4 c brown sugar

1 c oil

1 c water

1/2 c honey

1 t salt

Cook to dissolve sugar, add 2 t vanilla

Pour over dry ingredients. Spread on 2 cookie sheets. Bake at 200 degree's for 2 hours, stir every 30 mins.

* This can be halved.