Homemade Granola

Submitted by Paris Valentine

"This is a combination of a favorite Martha Stewart Recipe and an old Minneapolis Star and Tribune recipe. It is easier to make than Martha's recipe, yet it still has the same enticing aromas and tastes."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 6 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• 1 cup almonds, chopped
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 cup honey
• 2 2 cups dried cranberries or 2 cups carob chips

directions

1. Measure oats, wheat germ, coconut, nuts, seeds and spices into large mixing bowl; mix lightly (it likes to jump out of the bowl).
2. Melt butter in microwave and combine with honey.
3. Pour honey mixture over oat mixture; mix well.
4. Spread granola evenly over 3 jelly roll pans (large cookie sheets with 1 inch sides).
5. Bake at 300 degrees about 20 minutes, until golden brown, stirring after 10 minutes.
6. Cool about 10 minutes before removing from pans into a large bowl to complete cooling. (If you leave it in the pans to cool, it can clump and stick.) Mix in dried fruit. Store in airtight containers.