Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :0:40
Categories : Fruits Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 c Rolled oats
1/2 c Rye flakes -- * see note
1/2 c Wheat flakes -- * see note
3/4 c Wheat germ
1 c Dried coconut
3/4 c Sunflower seeds
1 1/2 c Mixed nuts -- chopped
1/4 c Sesame seeds -- dried and hulled
1/2 c Dark brown sugar -- packed
3/4 c Safflower or canola oil
3/4 c Water
1/4 c Honey
1/4 c Molasses
1/2 ts Salt -- to taste
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
2 c Dried fruit -- ** see note
* Rye flakes and wheat flakes can be found at health food stores and
some supermarkets.
** Use a variety of dried fruits for interesting taste: raisins,
dates, apricots, apples, peaches, etc.
Granola Mix:
In a large bowl, combine oats, rye, wheat, wheat germ, coconut,
sunflower seeds, nuts, and sesame seeds. Stir until blended well. In
a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, oil, honey, molasses, salt,
vanilla, and cinnamon. Heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Do not
boil.
Pour syrup over oat mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until syrup
coats all ingredients.
Spread mixture in two 13x9x2" pans or on 2 large cookie sheets with
raised edges. Bake in preheated 300°F oven 30 minutes, stirring
occasionally. For crunchier texture bake 7 to 10 minutes longer. Cool
on racks.
Stir in the dried fruit that has been chopped into bite sized
pieces.
You can put this into containers and keep in cool dry place for up to
6 months. Do not refrigerate.
