Granola, the Perfect Snack!
This is one of those recipes that you'll be happy makes alot! Grab a baggie and fill it up! It's the best snack to have on hand in your purse, carry-on or at your desk!Adapted from Gourmet, July 2008
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup mild honey , or maple syrup
- 1 cup raw wheat germ
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups chopped mixed nuts,, almonds, walnuts, and pecans
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit, cranberries and raisins or other dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in the middle of the oven.
- Thoroughly combine the oil, honey, wheat germ, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl.
- Stir in oats and nuts.
- Transfer granola to an uncreased metal baking pan (the one I use is about 9"x 12" with a 2" rim).
- Bake 15 minutes, then stir and continue to bake. Check and stir every few minutes, rotating pan, until golden brown and then bake about 10 minutes more. It will seem a little soft, but becomes crispy and crunchy as it sits.
- Take out of the oven and stir in dried fruit and cool to room temperature.
Notes
Gr8 Do-Ahead Tip:
Freezes for up to 1 month in airtight container. Tried this recipe?Mention @Great8Friends or tag #gr8food!