Homemade Cinnamon Maple Granola

So good on top of yogurt, with almond milk or roasted fruit and even ice cream!

4 1/2 cups old fashionedrolled oats

3/4 cups raw shelled sunflower seeds

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped almonds

2 tablespoons cinnamon

1 1/4 cup maple syrup ( I have tried this with agave and it doesn't even compare to the maple syrup!)

1/3 cup organic canola oil
1 cup raisins (optional)

Heat oven to 325`.

Place the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well.  Add the syrup and oil and mix until thoroughly incorporated.  Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, then stir with a flat spatula and continue to bake until it is light and golden brown and dry and fragrant, about 15-20 minutes longer.  Keep an eye out because it can burn towards the end.  Add the raisins and mix.  Let cool on a wire rack.  Can be stored at room temp in a sealed bag for up to a month.