Favorite Granola

Submitted by Janice

"Easy to prepare, this is a mildly sweet granola. This recipe is easy to alter to personal tastes. If you like a sweeter granola, add more honey."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 35

ingredients

• 9 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups wheat germ
• 1 1⁄2 cups grated unsweetened coconut
• 1⁄3 cup sesame seeds
• 1⁄2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
• 3⁄4 cup shelled sunflower seeds
• 2 cups nuts (pecans, cashews, almonds)
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 cup honey
• 4 cups dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract

directions

1. In a large bowl mix the first seven dry ingredients thoroughly.
2. Pour oil and honey over mixture and stir well.
3. Spread on 2 to 4 baking sheets or jelly roll pans and bake 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes while baking.
4. When mixture is golden brown take out and mix in dried cranberries, almond extract and vanilla.
5. Spread evenly on baking sheets again and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Allow to cool completely.
7. Store in an air tight container.
8. Serve with milk and/or fresh fruit or yogurt, or eat alone.