Granola

The Best of Granolas

From: Melissa Stockhoff

6 c. Rolled Oats (quick oats work best)

1 c. Melted honey (more if you wish a sweeter taste or wish to clump more)

½ c. Wheat Germ

1 c. Unsweetened Coconut

1 c. Raisins and/or other dried fruit such as pineapple, plum, apple etc.

¼ c. Sesame seeds

1 c. Nuts (more if wish- whole or chopped- Walnuts, cashews, almonds, peanuts, pecans)

½ tsp. Almond extract (optional)

2 Tbs. Vanilla

½ c. Sunflower seeds

½ c. Vegetable Oil

Mix oats, nuts, seeds, coconut together thoroughly. Pour oil and honey over mixture and stir well. Spread on lightly oiled cookie sheet and back at 275 degrees for 30 minutes or until mixture is golden brown. DO NOT OVER BAKE!! Remove from oven, pour into large stainless bowl, and add dried fruit and flavorings. Drizzle over the hot mixture ½ to ¾ cup additional melted honey and let cool. Served with milk and fresh fruit, or eat as a snack. Use for yogurt or ice cream topping. Store in tightly sealed container. Refrigerate if kept for a long time. For variety, add 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1 tsp. nutmeg. This granola is nutritionally high in fiber, minerals and B vitamins.