EASY MOLASSES WALNUT GRANOLA

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This is really quick and easy to make, and I posted variations as well -- Maple Pecan and Honey Almond. Very healthy, and it smells wonderful straight out of the oven! We eat it mixed with vanilla yogurt, or just as a snack.

Provided by Mom of picky eaters

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 5 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup blackstrap molasses
4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons flax seeds

Steps:

  • Put brown sugar, oil and molasses in large bowl, microwave for 30 seconds, then mix well with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour oats, nuts, and seeds on top of the mixture and mix everything well.
  • Line a large baking pan with aluminum foil and spray the foil lightly with spray oil. Spread the mixture evenly onto this pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350 oven for 20 - 30 minutes. Stir well after the first 10 minutes and then at 5 minute intervals until everything is lightly browned.
  • Let cool (watch out -- the nuts are HOT when they first come out of the oven) and store in airtight bags or containers.

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