Mom's Best Granola recipe

14 servings

7 cups rolled oats

1 cup wheat germ

1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds

1/2 cup sesame seeds

1 cup chopped almonds

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup boiling water

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds and almonds.

In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, boiling water, brown sugar, salt and vanilla.

Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly coated.

Spread in a thin layer on a large baking sheet.

Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven.

Stir every 30 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant.

Granola will crisp up more when cooled.