Our Favorite Granola

Our favorite granola recipe; easy to make & super delicious!

Ingredients

4 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup wheat germ

1/4 cup ground flaxseed

1 cup chopped walnuts (or slivered almonds)

1/2 cup sesame seeds

1/8 cup brown sugar (I have omitted this before & it is still just as tasty)

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

1/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup honey

1/3 cup water

One (6-ounce) package dried cranberries or other dried fruit such as raisins, cherries, blueberries.

Directions

Heat oven to 300.

In a large bowl, stir together oats, wheat germ, nuts, sesame seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the oil, honey and water. Toss the mixture until it is well combined, then spread evenly on a cookie sheet.

Bake the granola until lightly browned, about 40 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes to keep the mixture from sticking. Let it cool completely, then stir in the cranberries or other dried fruit.

Makes about 7 cups.