Wheat & Walnut Granola

Eat this crunchy cereal for breakfast and get your essential fats and protein, both which help keep your hunger at bay during a busy day! Feel free to add additional dried fruits. From the California Walnut folks.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

•  nonstick cooking spray
• 7  cups  bite size shredded whole wheat cereal
• 2  cups  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 3⁄4 cup raisins
• 3⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F
2. Spray a large, shallow baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl toss together shredded wheat and walnuts; set aside.
4. In a small bowl stir together honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, if using.
5. Pour over the dry ingredients and toss thoroughly to combine.
6. Spread evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring two or three times, until the mixture is lightly toasted. If it seems damp, it will crisp as it cools.
7. Cool completely, then add the dried fruit.
8. Store in an airtight container.