Sunday, February 28, 2016

Granola *

7 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups wheat germ
1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar (or brown sugar Splenda equivalent)
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup honey
1 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vanilla
2 cups sweetened dried berries

Preheat oven to 300.  Line 2 large baking sheets with foil.  Combine oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a large bowl.  Stir together brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, then pour over dry ingredients and stir to coat.  Spread mixture evenly on baking sheets.  Bake until crispy and toasted, about 20-30 minutes.  Stir once halfway through.  Cool, then stir in dried berries before storing in airtight container.

Makes:  A LOT.  20 cups or more.


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