10 cups rolled oats 1½ cups water
1 cup wheat germ 1½ cups vegetable oil
½ lb. shredded coconut ½ cup honey
2 cups raw sunflower seeds ½ cup molasses
1 cup sesame seeds 1 ½ tsp. salt
3 cups chopped almonds, pecans, 3 teaspoons vanilla
walnuts, or combination 1 ½ cup brown sugar
Raisins or other dried fruit, if desired 2 tsp. cinnamon
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl combine oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and nuts. Blend well. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, oil, honey, molasses, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Heat until sugar is dissolved, but do not boil. Pour syrup over dry ingredients and stir until well-coated. Spread into 4 or 5 cookie sheets with sides. Bake 20-30 min. stirring occasionally. Bake 15 min. longer for crunchier texture. Cool. Add raisins or other dried fruit, if desired. Put in airtight containers. Store in a cool, dry place. Makes about 20 cups of granola.
