Granola

This recipe comes from my VT: Julie Gwen. It has no added sugar and very little oil. And it tastes good.

FAVORITE GRANOLA

7 Cups oatmeal (regular old fashioned better than quick)
1 ½ C toasted wheat germ
1 ¼ C flaked coconut
1 C chopped nuts
1 tsp. salt
1 C frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed (undiluted)
¼ to ½ C dates
½ C vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. almond extract
2 or 3 Tbls. real maple syrup


1. Mix first 5 ingredients in large gallon-sized bowl.

2. Combine apple juice concentrate and dates in blender; puree at top speed
Mix in oil and flavorings.

3. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredient mixture, mixing well.

4. Spread mixture thinly – no more than 1 inch thick – onto cookie sheets.

Bake at 225 to 250 degrees F. for 90 minutes, stirring every ½ hour. Should be lightly toasted & golden after 1 ½ hours.

Cool and store in airtight container.

Serve with dried fruit – raisins, golden raisins, cranberries, blueberries, etc.