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Crunchy Homemade Granola




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


This recipe makes crunchy, nutty, and just sweet enough granola. Purchasing from the bulk bins can help tame the cost of some ingredients.





List of Ingredients



• 4 cups rolled oats
  
• 1 cup wheat germ
  
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or slivered almonds
  
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  
• 1/3 cup honey
  
• 1/3 cup water
  
• 1 (6-ounce) package dried sweetened cranberries or other dried fruits such as cherries, raisins, pineapple, or papaya.
  






Instructions



1. Heat the oven to 300º. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, nuts, sesame seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
   
   
2. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the oil, honey, and water. Toss the mixture until the ingredients are well combined, then spread it evenly on a cookie sheet.
   
3. Bake the granola for 40 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes to keep the mixture from sticking. Let it cool completely, then stir in the cranberries or dried fruit.
   






Final Comments


Makes about 7 cups