Favorite Granola

Ingredients

• 9 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cups wheat germ
• 1 1/2 cups grated unsweetened coconut
• 1/3 cup sesame seed
• 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
• 3/4 cup shelled sunflower seed
• 2 cups nuts (pecans, cashews, almonds)
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 cup honey
• 4 cups dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl mix the first seven dry ingredients thoroughly.

2. 2

   Pour oil and honey over mixture and stir well.

3. 3

   Spread on 2 to 4 baking sheets or jelly roll pans and bake 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes while baking.

4. 4

   When mixture is golden brown take out and mix in dried cranberries, almond extract and vanilla.

5. 5

   Spread evenly on baking sheets again and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Allow to cool completely.

7. 7

   Store in an air tight container.

8. 8

   Serve with milk and/or fresh fruit or yogurt, or eat alone.