granola
Granola
3 1/2 cups oats
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup wheat germ (if desired)
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped mixed dried fruit
1/2 cup chopped nuts (if desired)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a 15 x 10-inch baking pan, combine all ingredients except fruit; mix well, spreading evenly. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring after 10 minutes. Cool completely.
Stir in fruit.
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granola
Granola
4 cups oats
1 cup coconut
1 cup nuts
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup dry cereal (optional)
8 ounces dried fruit (optional)
Mini marshmallows (optional)
Spread oats on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Stir in coconut, nuts and wheat germ. Add honey, oil and vanilla extract and stir well. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring several times.
Stir in any of the optional ingredients that you like. Let cool thoroughly and store in a tightly covered container.
