Homemade Granola

1.Preheat the oven to 300°F (160°C).

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds, and oat bran.

3.In a small bowl, dissolve the salt in the hot water, then whisk in the vanilla, honey, and melted coconut oil.

4.Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring carefully to coat the dry ingredients evenly.

5.Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it out evenly.

6.Place the baking sheet on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 40 minutes, carefully stirring the mixture every 10 minutes to ensure the entire batch is browned evenly.

7.Turn off the oven, open the oven door about halfway, and allow the granola to cool fully in the oven.

8.Mix in the dried fruit if you're using it.

9.Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.