Toasted Oatmeal and Berry Granola

By Jaclyn

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. unsalted pumpkinseed kernels
• 1/4 c. unsalted sunflower seed kernels
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 T brown sugar
• 2 T canola oil
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 c. rolled oats
• 1/4 c. toasted wheat germ
• 1/3 c. dried blueberries
• 1/3 c. sweetened dried cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325°.

2. Place pumpkinseed kernels and sunflower seed kernels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 325° for 5 minutes. Cool seeds in pan on a wire rack.

3. Combine syrup and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl. Stir in toasted kernels, oats, and wheat germ.

4. Spread oat mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes.

5. Remove from oven; cool granola in pan on a wire rack. Stir in dried blueberries and dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container.