Homemade Granola

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Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola makes a great breakfast as well as a delicious and healthy snack after school. Make a batch of this nutritious granola that features coconut, sunflower seeds, almonds and pecans with tasty dried fruit and keep on hand for a quick morning meal when time is short.
Servings: 7

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups of old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 Cup of coconut flaked
  • 1/2 Cup of toasted wheat germ
  • 1/4 Cup of oat bran
  • 1/4 Cup of sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 Cup of almond slivers
  • 1/4 Cup of pecan pieces
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/4 Cup of honey
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp orange peel grated
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Cup of dried cranberries
  • 1/2 Cup dried apricots chopped
  • 3 Tbsp of golden raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
  • Toss oats, coconut, wheat germ and oat bran together in a large bowl.
  • Mix in sunflower seeds, almond slivers, pecan pieces and sesame seeds.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the honey, oil, orange peel, vanilla and salt.
  • Pour the wet blend over the dry ingredients and stir well to coat.
  • Spread the mixture out evenly into a 15×10 baking pan.
  • Bake until golden brown (about 25 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  • Allow to cool completely, then stir in cranberries, apricots and raisins.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.