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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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A powerhouse of a snack, this homemade granola is packed with nuts, dried fruit and just enough sweetness to satisfy. Fitness buffs will eat it up.Melanie Schreiner, Liverpool, New York Ingredients:
8 cups old-fashioned oats |
1-1/2 cups toasted wheat germ |
1-1/2 cups oat bran |
1 cup sunflower kernels |
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds |
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans |
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts |
3/4 cup canola oil |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup honey |
1/4 cup maple syrup |
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
3 teaspoons vanilla extract |
2 cups dried cranberries |
1/2 cup flaked coconut |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine the oil, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until brown sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat.
2. Transfer to two parchment paper-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in cranberries and coconut. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 18 cups.
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