SANDRA'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA CLUSTERS

My favorite homemade granola ingredient combo to date ~ this is a keeper! Yields: (Appx. 4-1/4 cups) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1st -- Pulse in food processor until half its size: 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (not quick cooking) 2nd -- Pulse in food processor until the size of the 'pulsed oats' 1/4 cup whole candied pecans 1/4 cup whole walnuts 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup shredded, sweet coconut 3rd -- Final addition: 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-*3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (takes about 40 seconds in the microwave on High) Fine-grain kosher salt, to taste Granola serving options, add: --Milk for cereal --Yogurt and fresh fruit for a layered parfait --Snack-size Ziploc bag for snacking on the go (feel free to add chocolate chips, M&M's, etc.) METHOD Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a 14x17" rimmed baking pan (makes for easier stir...