Mix and Match Granola

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 1 c mixed nuts, such as almonds, pecans, walnuts, shelled pistachios and cashews
• 2/3 c mild vegetable oil
• 2/3 c clover honey
• 4 c rolled oats
• 3/4 c wheat germ
• 3/4 c wheat bran
• 1/4 c nonfat powdered milk
• 1 c mixed dried fruit, such as raisins, dried cranberries and dried cherries
• 1/4 c toasted seeds, such as sunflower or flax

Details

Servings 7

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Spread the mixed nuts on a medium rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 mins or until lightly toasted. Transfer the nuts to a plate and let cool completely. Reduce the oven temp to 325.
In a medium saucepan, warm the oil and honey over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until the honey melts, about 2 mins.
In a large bowl, toss the oats, wheat germ, wheat bran and powdered milk. Pour the oil and honey mixture on top and stir until thoroughly coated.
Spread the oat clusters on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake in the center of th oven for 20 mins, or until golden brown, stirring halfway through. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool completely.
Add the nuts, dried fruit and seeds to the oat clusters and toss.