MY FAVORITE GRANOLA

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"I first made this granola when I was just 17 years old, but I have never since found a granola I like as much. I may add fresh fruit to it, but it's delicious just as it is." Sarah Wilson - Republic, WA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sunflower kernels
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the water, oil, brown sugar and honey. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.