Crockpot Granola with Stevia

Now a heads-up about this recipe.  It's not as sweet as you're used to and adding too much stevia to something actually makes it taste chemical-ly.  But as I've said earlier, when you cut back on sugar, you find you don't need things to be as sweet and can enjoy the subtlety of other flavors and textures.  An added benefit of this recipe is the CROCKPOT!  Great to save on electricity and keeping your kitchen cooler in the summer.  This recipes makes enough for the large crockpots.
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In a large bowl, mix well:

• 7 c. oatmeal
• 1 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 c. raw sesame seeds
• 1 c. raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 c. raw sunflower seeds
• 1/4 c. flax seeds
• 1 c. nuts of your choice
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 3-4 packets stevia (1 1/2 - 2 tsp.)

With a whisk, blend 1/2 c. oil (we used melted coconut oil) with 2 tsp. vanilla.  Stir into dry mix and blend well.

Pour into crockpot, set on low, and slightly prop open the lid to let steam escape.  After half an hour, stir every 10 or 15 minutes--once it starts to brown it seems to go pretty fast.  Mine is usually done in an hour or so.

Cool.  Store in airtight container.