Never buying granola again

Now that I know how easy it is to make at home!!  I've always had a hard time finding the perfect granola in the stores anyway.  I like mine chunky and crunchy, with lots of nuts, but no fruit.  Dried fruit is too hard and chewy, and most store bought granola is already too sweet, even without the fruit.  Now I can make my own granola with nothing but nuts, and as much (or little) sweetness as I want. Thanks, KY, for the inspiration!

First Batch (modified KY's recipe):
3 Tbs butter
1/3 c almonds
1/3 c pecans
1/3 c hazelnuts
1/4 c coconut
scant 1/2 c agave
1 tsp cinnamon
~1/2 c water
2.5 c rolled oats

Simmer all but last 2 ingredients in butter. Add water and oats, stir to coat evenly. Spread on baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees F for 3.5 hours.  Don't stir after it starts to clump.

This came out surprisingly good!  Crunchy and chunky, and not at all sweet.  The nuts were perfectly toasted.  It's darker than I expected.  Although the cinnamon smelled quite strong while baking, it doesn't taste strong in the final product. Next time: Increase agave to full 1/2 cup. Try adding 1/4 c cocoa powder. Don't forget the flaxmeal!  Try adding in other grains. Maybe chop the nuts.

before baking

after baking