Hazelnut Cinnamon Granola

2 cups oats
3 rice cakes, finely crushed (pieces should be about a quarter inch in diameter)
1/4 cup 9 grain, buckwheat, grits, or other hot cereal, uncooked
1 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla or hazelnut extract
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt

Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl. In separate pan, melt butter. Mix in the sugar, extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over dry ingredients. Thoroughly combine until completely coated. Bake at 325 for about 15 minutes or until crispy and browned, stirring occasionally.