Granola

Servings: 12
Ingredients:

2 1/2 c  Quick-cooking oatmeal
1 c  Shredded coconut
-(unsweetened, from a health
-food store)
1/3 c  Untoasted sunflower seeds
1/4 c  Hulled sesame seeds
4 tb Margarine
1/4 c  (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 c  Honey
1/2 ts Salt
-(omit salt if using
- salted margarine)
1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 c  Toasted wheat germ
1/2 c  Raisins

Preheat the oven to 300~.

Spread the oatmeal, coconut, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds in a large,
lightly buttered roasting pan or ovenproof dish (about 11×17 inches is
best, although a smaller pan will do). Bake for about 20 minutes, tossing
several times.

Meanwhile, combine in a small saucepan the margarine, brown sugar, honey
and salt and bring to a simmer, stirring. Add the vanilla off the heat.

Reset the oven to 350~ then add the wheat germ to the toasted mixture.
Dribble the sugar-honey mixture syrup over the granola, tossing with a fork
to coat the dry mixture evenly.

Return the pan to the oven and bake for 5-6 minutes longer. Add the
raisins, toss to distribute, and press the granola down firmly into an even
layer. Bake 5 minutes or so longer, or until the granola is golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Slip a flexible spatula under
the granola to break in to large pieces. Let cool completely and store
airtight.

Makes 6 cups.

[ Better Than Store-Bought ]

Posted by Theresa Merkling