Raisin, Date & Pecan Granola

Much more economical than store-bought granola cereal... and yummier too! My boys love this for breakfast with a little greek yogurt and fresh fruit.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter



• 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey or any other natural sweetener)



• 4 cups whole oats



• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon



• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt



• 1/2 cup raisins



• 1/4 cup dates



• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300. Melt butter in microwave and mix in maple syrup. Combine all other ingredients (except dates) in a large bowl. Pour the liquid into it and mix well. Spread the mixture onto a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring half way through. It should begin to turn a golden brown color. When cool, add in dates and store in an air tight container.

(Adapted from a recipe shared by Lisa York)