In a large bowl, combine 4 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and/or (1 cup coconut, 1/2 cup wheat germ, 1/2 cup sesame seeds, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup almonds.) Mix well.
In a sauce pan, cook 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup water, 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon Almond extract, cook until sugar is dissolved.
Pour liquids over dry ingredients and mix well. Spoon onto greased baking pan. Bake at 325 for 20-30 minutes, stir every 10-15 minutes while baking.
Cool completely and stir in 1/2 cup dried fruit and/or 1/2-1 cup chocolate chips, if desired.
Makes 7 cups granola.
