Chunky Granola

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1/3 cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup sesame seed
• 1/3 cup flax seed
• plain low-fat yogurt, for serving

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300F and position a rack in the center.

2. 2

   Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; spray the paper with vegetable oil spray.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil and honey. Cook over low heat until just warmed through.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, stir the honey mixture into the rest of the ingredients until evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden, about 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and let the granola cool.

7. 7

   Invert the baking sheet onto a work sur­face and tap out the brittle. Peel off the parchment paper. Break the granola into chunks.

8. 8

   Return it to the pan and cool on a wire rack. Serve with the yogurt.

9. 9

   The granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.