Breakfast Recipe: Sarah's Excellent Granola

Delicious, Amazingly Nutritious Granola, An Ideal Breakfast

Makes approximately 8 cups of granola

Ingredients:

• 6 cups of rolled oats (not quick oats)
• 1/2 cup walnuts chopped medium coarse
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 t ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup mild flavored oil
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 T vanilla
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped dates

Directions:

1. Pre heat oven to 375
2. Mix all ingredients except dried fruit in a large bowl
3. Place uncooked granola in a very large cake pan or 2 smaller ones
4. Stir thoroughly every 5 minutes - extremely important!
5. Bake until oats are dry and golden in color
6. Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit
7. Stir occasionally to allow the steam to escape
8. Allow to cool completely
9. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place

Granola Variations:

• Substitute other whole grain flakes like barley, wheat, etc. in place of part of the oats
• Substitute other nuts for almonds or walnuts - e.g. cashews or hazelnuts
• Substitute other dried fruits for the raisins and dates - e.g. dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, or dried blueberries
• Add pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds

Helpful Granola Hints:

• Granola is a serious food. Lots of nutrition and lots of calories, so a little goes a long way
• Serve with soy yogurt and fresh fruit on top
• Serve with cold or warm non-dairy beverage