Crockpot Granola

5 c. old-fashioned oats
1/2 c. oil (vegetable, canola, coconut...)
1/2 c. honey
1 T. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. unsweetened, shredded coconut

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on low for 5 hours or until brown, stirring occasionally. Make sure you keep the cover cracked on the crockpot. The more frequently you stir, the finer the consistency. If you prefer clumpier granola, stir less.

Add raisins, dried fruits, nuts, chocolate chips...whatever you desier (I don't typically add anything). This is delicious as a cereal, snack, topping for yogurt, or made into granola bars.

To make into bars: combine 2 cups granola with 2 beaten eggs. Put in a lightly greased 8x8 pan and bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Cut into bars and cool.