ENERGIZING GRANOLA

Submitted by Ulla Saunders

 

 

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup dried banana chips

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small
• saucepan, combine the water, honey, molasses and oil. Heat for 3-4
• minutes over medium until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir
• in the vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Pour over the oat mixture; stir
• to coat.  Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking

         spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned,stirring every 10 minutes. 

Cool completely on a wire rack.  Stir in dried fruits. 

Store in an airtight container.