World's Best Granola

Large 42 oz. rolled oats

1 cup wheat germ
1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds
3/4 cup sesame seeds (white)
1 lb. flaked coconut (sweetened)
2 cups coarse chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries or raisins
1 1/2 cup dried banana chips

Syrup:

1 cup honey
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups oil
3 TBSP vanilla

1. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl (hold cranberries & banana chips until after baking). 
2. Mix syrup ingredients and bring to a boil.  Pour over dry ingredients and stir until mixed.
3. Pour onto cookie sheets with sides and bake for about 1/2 hour, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown (be careful to not over cook).
4. Remove from oven and cool.  Add cranberries and banana chips.

Recipe: Paula

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