Granola Mix

Name: Granola Mix
Ingredients: 15 c. oats (old-fashioned, rolled); 1 1/2 c. wheat germ; 3/4 lb. coconut, shredded; 3 c. sunflower seeds (raw); 1 1/2 c. sesame seed; 4 1/2 c. nuts (chopped almonds, pecans and/or walnuts); 2 1/4 c. water; 2 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 3/4 c. honey; 3/4 c. molasses; 1 Tbsp. cinnamon; 4 1/2 tsp. vanilla; raisins (optional); other dried fruit (if desired)

14 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

15 c. oats (old-fashioned, rolled)
1 1/2 c. wheat germ
3/4 lb. coconut, shredded
3 c. sunflower seeds (raw)
1 1/2 c. sesame seed
4 1/2 c. nuts (chopped almonds, pecans and/or walnuts)
2 1/4 c. water
2 1/4 c. vegetable oil
3/4 c. honey
3/4 c. molasses
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
4 1/2 tsp. vanilla
raisins (optional)
other dried fruit (if desired)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 300°.
2

In a large bowl, combine oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and nuts.
3

Blend well. In a large saucepan combine brown sugar, water, oil, honey, molasses, salt, cinnamon and vanilla.
4

Heat until sugar is dissolved, but do not boil.
5

Pour syrup over dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
6

Spread into 5 (13 x 9-inch) baking pans or cookie sheets with sides.
7

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8

Bake 15 minutes longer for crunchier texture.
9

Cool. Add raisins or other dried fruit.
10

Put in airtight containers. Label and store in cool, dry place.
11

Use within 6 months.
12

Makes 20 cups.