Maple Almond Vanilla Granola

Maple Almond Vanilla Granola

Ingredients:

4.5 C Gluten Free Whole Oats (not quick cook)
1 C Raw Sunflower Seeds
1 C Raw Pumpkin Seeds (petipas)
2 C Blanched, Slivered Almonds
4 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon
2 Tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1 1/4 C Pure Maple Syrup
1/3 C Oil, I prefer Avocado or coconut
2 Pinches of Sea Salt
4 C of Raisins (dark or golden or a mix)

Directions:

1. Preheat your over to 325 degrees F
2. Mix the oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds & almonds together in a large bowl.
3. Mix the cinnamon, vanilla, maple, salt & oil together in a small bowl and pour over oat mixture.  
4. Stir well until the oat mixture is fully covered.
5. Spread out on a large, rimmed baking sheet and bake for aprox. 48 min. stirring every 12 min.  (I find it helpful to just set the timer for 12 min 4 times so that I remember to stir).
6. In the last 12 min, watch very carefully to make sure it does not over brown.  Or you may also need to keep baking for up to an additional 12 min. depending on your oven.  Again, watch carefully.
7. Transfer warm granola to a really large bowl or a large pot (you will want lot's of stirring room) and add the raisins.  Stir until well combined.
8. Store in an airtight container or in mason jars for gift giving.