Favorite Granola

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 9 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 12 cups wheat germ
  • 1 12 cups grated unsweetened coconut
  • 13 cup sesame seeds
  • 12 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 34 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. 1
    In a large bowl mix the first seven dry ingredients thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Pour oil and honey over mixture and stir well.
  3. 3
    Spread on 2 to 4 baking sheets or jelly roll pans and bake 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes while baking.
  4. 4
    When mixture is golden brown take out and mix in dried cranberries, almond extract and vanilla.
  5. 5
    Spread evenly on baking sheets again and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Allow to cool completely.
  7. 7
    Store in an air tight container.
  8. 8
    Serve with milk and/or fresh fruit or yogurt, or eat alone.

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