Granola

I LOVE this granola.  My mom made this when we were young from time to time, and we all loved it.  I now eat it for breakfast mixed with yogurt almost every day! 

GRANOLA

Pre-heat oven to 275F.

8 c. oatmeal (quick oats)

1 c. brown sugar

1 c. wheat germ (I don't usually put this in b/c it is so expensive.)

1 c. coconut

1 c. chopped nuts (I use walnuts or pecans depending on what I have on hand.)

Mix in large pan.  (My sister uses a cookie sheet, but I end up making a mess when I use a cookie sheet.)

Then mix:

3/4 c. oil

3/4 c. water

1/4 c. honey

1 Tbs. salt

1 Tbs. vanilla

Heat in microwave for a minute or two so as to be able to mix and get salt mixed in well.

Pour over dry ingredients.  Stir until moisture is evenly distributed.

Bake at 275 for 2 hours stirring every 15-20 minutes.  (I often cook it for about 1 hr. and then turn oven off and leave overnight.  Should be a nice golden brown with a delicious crunch when done.  Enjoy with milk, yogurt, on a parfait, or just as a dry snack.