I realize I may offend some people with this title. After all, lots of people make homemade granola these days and lots of people probably think their version is pretty darn good. I don't doubt it; I would always choose the homemade stuff over the store-bought. However, this truly is the best homemade granola I've ever had. I can't say the best granola I've ever made because, well, I've never made this. My mom's the genius behind this stuff and I've decided not to mess with perfection. I've found that sometimes I try to recreate my mom's recipes and they just aren't as good. I can't set myself up for that kind of disappointment with this granola! Instead, I patiently wait for those lucky days when I visit or my mom comes to see us and brings a large batch of this with her. She's the best, as is this recipe. Try it--you might never need another granola recipe again! This stuff is great with yogurt or milk, as a topping for oatmeal, or plain and eaten by the handful :)