granola

i have been craving granola for oh so long... not just any granola however, it had to be my mom's granola.

i finally broke down, got the recipe from her, and went to the store to buy all the things that were needed to make it...pure heaven.

Granola:

*bring to just boiling (do not let it overflow)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups honey

1 tsp. vanilla

*mix the following in a large bowl

4 cups old fashioned oats

1 1/2 cups coconut- eric really likes coconut so i added a little extra

1 cup raw sunflower seeds (optional)

1 cup toasted wheat germ

1/2 cup poppy seeds- (i only used about 1/4 cup)

1 cup sliced almonds

1 cup sesame seeds (again, i only used about 1/4 cup)

1 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup flaxseed

*pour liquid over dry ingredients and stir well. divide into 2-4 batches and spread on cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until nicely browned; stir frequently (10-15 minutes). after it is baked add raisins. Stir-cool-store- and enjoy!!!