Homemade granola

Tracee · 10-16-2004, 02:44 AM

HOMEMADE GRANOLA
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 tsp Watkins Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup sunflower seed nuts
1 tsp Watkins Cinnamon
1 cup flaked coconut
1/4 tsp Watkins Nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup dried fruit bits (apricots, raisins, apples)
On a large

sheet with sides, combine oatmeal, sunflower seed nuts, & coconut; mix well & spread out evenly. Bake at 300F. for 20 minutes, stirring several times. While the oatmeal mixture is baking, in a small saucepan, add butter, brown sugar, honey, vanilla, cinnamon & nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is combines; remove from heat. Remove

sheet from oven. Increase oven temperature to 350F. Add wheat germ to oatmeal mixture on

sheet. Pour warm honey mixture over oatmeal mixture. With a spoon or spatula, stir until mixture is thoroughly coated. Return to oven & bake 5 minutes more. Remove pan from oven & pour mixture onto a large piece of foil;

completely. Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks. Makes 6 cups.
Nutritional Information per Serving. Calories 270, Protein 6g, Carbohydrates 40g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 54 mg, Dietary Fiber 4g.

Tracee · 01-25-2006, 08:10 PM

I'm wanting to try this hay ellie maybe we can make this when ya come out.