Slow Cooker Granola

• 5 cups free rolled oats
• 1 tbsp flax seed
• 1/4 c slivered almonds
• 1/4 c chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconutsMix
• 1/4 c maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 c dried fruit
• 1/4 c melted coconut oil

1. Spray the crock with spray or lightly coat with oil
2. In the crock, mix together the oats, flax, almonds, walnuts and coconuts
3. In another bowl, combine the syrup or honey and coconut oil
4. Pour over the dry ingredients and toss well
5. Place the lid on with a wooden spoon venting one end of the lid
6. Cook on high for 3-4 hours stirring every 30 minites or on low for 8 hours, stirring every hour (more often may be needed)
7. When it smells toasty, evacuate to a sheet pan to cool
8. Add the dried fruit at the end to the cooled granola and store in air tight container

260 calories per serving, makes 12 servings/35 carbs