Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Tropical Granola

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup Hodgson Mill Wheat Germ
w/ cinnamon &milled flaxseed
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup cranberries
1 cup dried tropical fruit
(pineapple,papaya,coconut)
1 cup pecans
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.  Combine wheat germ, rolled oats, coconut,cranberries, tropical fruit mix and nuts in a mixing bowl.  In a separate bowl, mix oil, honey, vanilla and salt together and then pour over dry ingredients. Mix completely. Pour mixture unto an edged cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stir OFTEN so mixture does not burn.  Remove from oven to cool completely. Store in tightly covered container.  Yield 8-9 cups.

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