Aloha Granola

Aloha Granola
Photo by Kate Tompkins

7 cups quick (not instant) oatmeal

1 cup white sesame seeds

1/2 cup melted coconut oil

1/3 cup honey

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 cup dried pineapple tidbits

1 cup diced coconut

Combine the first four ingredients in a large bowl. Spread out on a large cookie sheet and place in oven. Turn oven to 225°F. Leave oatmeal mixture in oven for two hours, then turn oven off and leave for one more hour.

Combine the first four ingredients in a large bowl.
Photo by Kate Tompkins

Return oatmeal mixture to bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. Place in a storage container.

Makes 11 cups

Note: You can substitute any vegetable oil for the coconut oil. If you have an allergy to nuts, you can substitute another cup of oatmeal for the sesame seeds. Otherwise, they not only give good flavour, they’re a good source of several vitamins and minerals and add protein.

This recipe can easily be made by any child old enough to turn the oven on and off. The pan may still be warm when removed, so oven mitts should be used.