Granola

Granola

Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients

• 10 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 lb flaked coconut
• 2 cups sunflower seeds
• 1 cup sesame seed
• 3 cups nuts, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• raisins (optional) or other dried fruit (optional)

Directions

• 1 Preheat oven to 300* F (150* C).
• 2 In a large bowl combine oats, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and nuts.
• 3 Blend well.
• 4 In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, oil, honey, salt, cinnamon and vanilla.
• 5 Heat until sugar is dissolved, but do not boil.
• 6 Pour syrup over dry ingredients and stir until well-coated.
• 7 In several batches, spread onto baking sheets (with rim) in a thin layer.
• 8 Bake 60 minutes, stirring every 15 until dry.
• 9 Cool.
• 10 Add raisins or other dried fruit, if desired.
• 11 Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

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