Okara tropical granola

* 5 cups okara (if homemade, 'fluff' it first, then measure)
* 1/4 cup sesame oil
* 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
* 1 cup brown rice syrup
* 1 1/3 cup shredded coconut
* 1 cup sliced almonds
* 1 fluid oz. coconut essence (a small bottle)
* 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
3. Spread mix no more than 1/2 inch thick over a large cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
4. Bake for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally until desired color/crispness is attained.
5. Cool and store in an airtight container (in refrigerator for longer life).

from grouprecipes