Simply Delicious Basic Granola

Makes 12 cups

Prep Time: 10 min.
Baking Time: 1 hr.

Ingredients:

•    6  cups rolled oats
•    2  cups (any combination) raw walnuts and sunflower seeds
• 3/4  cup honey
•    1  Tablespoon salt
• 3/4  cup vegetable oil
• 1/2  cup water
•    3  teaspoons vanilla
•    2  cups raisins
•    2  cups toasted wheat germ

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300-degrees F.

1. In a large bowl, mix oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, honey, salt, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla.

2. Spread a thin layer on cookie sheets or large baking pans. Bake for 1 hour.

3. When cool, add the raisins and wheat germ.  Store in airtight container. (The granola will last longer if stored in the refrigerator.)

Kitchen Tip:
You can also add coconut, dried apricots, or dried apples.