***Mim’s Granola

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 10 c. Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 1 c. wheat germ
• 1/2 lb.shredded coconut
• 2 c. raw sunflower seeds, shelled
• 1 c. sesame seeds
• 3 c. chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts
• or combination
• 1 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. honey
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 3 tsp. vanilla
• Raisins, if desired.

Details

Adapted from llrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl combine oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds, and nuts. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, oil, honey, molasses, salt, cinnamon and vanilla.
3
Heat until sugar is dissolved, but do not boil. Pour syrup over dry ingredients and stir until well-coated. Spread into five 13“ x 9” baking pans, or cookie sheets with sides.
4
Bake 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bake 15 minutes longer for crunchier texture.
5
Cool. Add raisins if using. Put in airtight containers.
6
Use within 6 months.