GRANOLA CRUNCH

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This crunchy, chewy mix makes a wholesome on-the-go snack or breakfast cereal with milk. Honey, brown sugar and molasses add just the right amount of sweetness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cartons (18 ounces each) old-fashioned oats
2 cups Grape-Nuts
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup toasted wheat germ
1 cup sunflower kernels
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup honey
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons molasses
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups raisins

Steps:

In a very large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the brown sugar, butter, honey, oil and molasses for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring twice. Cool, stirring occasionally. Stir in raisins. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.