Mom's Best Granola

A crunchy, nutty granola that never fails to get compliments from breakfast guests.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 431 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• ½ cup honey
• 1 cup wheat germ
• ½ cup boiling water
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• ½ cup sesame seeds
• ½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
• 7 cups rolled oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds and almonds. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, boiling water, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly coated. Spread in a thin layer on a large baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir every 30 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Granola will crisp up more when cooled.