Homemade Granola2 1/2 c. Old fashioned Oats (not quick oats)
3/4 c. wheat germ
3/4 c. brown sugar (optional, I use splenda's brown sugar)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon or orange zest, vanilla or almond extract, cinnamon or nutmeg
1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 c honey
6 Tbsp. water divided
Combine in large bowl: oats, wheat germ, brown sugar, salt and nuts.
Cook to boiling in small saucepan:2-3 Tablespoons water, honey and oil.
Add spices, zest and extract flavoring.
Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes
Pour over oat mixture reserving about 1/3 cup honey mixture.
Toss to coat.
Sprinkle onto sprayed cookie sheet
Bake at 275 degrees for about 30 minutes, stirring after 15
Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes.
Return mixture to original mixing bowl
Add 2-3 Tablespoons of water, remaining honey mixture. Toss to mix
Sprinkle onto cookie sheet
Bake 15 minutes at 325 degrees. Cool
Store in airtight container.
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