Sweet 'n Crunchy Raisin Nut Granola

This recipe was recommended to me by my nutritionist. The sweetness and crunch of the granola and the tanginess of the raisins compliment each other wonderfully. My friends and family simply cannot stop eating it...I usually make a double batch.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 7
• Yields: 7 cups

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup  whole almond
• 2⁄3 cup pecans
• 1⁄3 cup  roasted, shelled unsalted sunflower seeds (optional)
• 3  cups  dry rolled oats
• 1  cup wheat germ
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 2  tablespoons molasses
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 1 1⁄2 cups golden raisins

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 275 F.
2. In a large bowl, toss the almonds, pecans, oats, what germ, and cinnamon.
3. Set aside.
4. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, molasses, maple syrup, and vegetable oil.
5. Warm over low heat until bubbles/foams and turns light brown.
6. Add the mixture to the nuts and grains and toss throroughly.
7. Spread the granola on a large, rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, stirring throroughly every 10 minutes, until the nuts and grains are nicely toasted.
8. Let the granola cool and stir in the raisins.
9. Once thoroughly cooled, store the granola in an airtight container for up to a month.