Energizing Granola

Energizing Granola - from a magazine - I think one of the Taste of Home's. I have been making this for a couple years. It is perfect to keep some in your desk at work for a quick snack, toss in w/ your yogurt, or my kids love it!

Energizing Granola

2 1/2 c old fashioned oats

3/4 c chopped pecans

1/2 c unsalted sunflower kernels

1/3 c packed brown sugar

1/4 c flaked coconut

1/4 c toasted wheat germ

2 Tb sesame seeds

2 Tb ground flaxseed

1/3 c water

2 Tb honey

2 Tb molasses

1 Tb canola oil

3/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp grd cinnamon

1/3 c dried cranberries

1/3 c golden raisins

1/4 c dried banan chips

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine water, honey, molasses & oil. Heat for 3-4 minutes till heated through. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, salt, & cinnamon. Pour over the oat mixture; stir to coat. 

Transfer to a 15x10" cookie sheet sprayed w/ cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir every 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in airtight Tupperware container. This is awesome w/ yogurt.

1/2c equals 260 calories; 12 g fat; 0 chol; 110 mg sodium; 35 g carb; 4 g fiber; 7 g protein