2cupsassorted nuts, I used pecans, almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts, divided
1cupold fashioned oats, divided
1cupdried fruit, I used cherries, blueberries, raisins, and cranberries
1tablespoonsesame seeds
1tablespoonflax seeds
1/4cupplus 2 tablespoons honey
3tablespoonscoconut oil
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4teaspoonalmond extract
1/4teaspooncinnamon
Instructions
Butter the bottom and sides of a 8 X 8 inch baking pan. Put a long piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan, letting the parchment extend up two sides of the pan and overhang slightly on both ends.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, process 1 cup of assorted nuts and 1/2 cup old fashioned oats until fine. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats, dried fruit, sesame seeds and flax seeds; mix well and set aside.Roughly chop the remaining nuts and add to the bowl.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the honey, coconut oil, salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cinnamon to a boil. Cook for about 1 minute, then pour over the nut mixture and mix thoroughly to coat all the ingredients.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a small piece of parchment paper, press mixture evenly into pan; refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
Using a sharp knife, cut chilled granola into bars. Wrap individually in saran wrap and store in the fridge or freezer.