Ultimate Irresistible Granola

By cortanez

Nutritional Information
Calories: 542
Total Fat: 34.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 9mg
Total Carbs: 56.1g
Dietary Fiber: 7.4g
Protein: 9.2g

Ingredients

• 6 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 2 cups shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds (NOTE: if salted then do not add additional salt)
• 2/3 cup canola or olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups honey
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Dash of vanilla extract

Details

Servings 20
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, almonds, walnuts, pecans, sesame seeds, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. In a small pan over medium heat, stir together the oil and honey. Cook and stir until blended. You could also do this in a large measuring cup in the microwave, heating for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Pour over the oat mixture, and stir to coat evenly. Spread out in an even layer on two cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the oats and nuts are toasted, alternating pans halfway through. Immediately after it comes out of the oven, stir in the raisins and dried cranberries. Let stand until cooled, and stir again to break up any large clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.