Cranberry Granola

4 1/2 c. rolled oats
2 c. wheat flakes
2 1/2 c. coconut
1 1/2 c. cranberries
1 1/4 c. slivered almonds
1 1/4 c. pecans
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. flax seeds
1/4 c. sesame seeds
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. canola oil
1/2 c. honey
2 Tb. molasses
1/2-1 tsp. vanilla

Combine flakes, nuts, seeds, salt and cinnamon. Mix oil, honey, molasses and vanilla. Distribute evenly throughout dry ingredients. Spread on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake at 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees stirring mixture every few minutes. Watch carefully! Granola turns from golden to burned very quickly! Cool and keep 1-2 weeks.


I've always loved granola . . . especially homemade! Marian found this great recipe although I added a couple of ingredients. It really tastes great!

NOTE: It is difficult to keep from burning the granola. My first batch ended up in the trash but I was a lot more careful with the second batch! Next time I think I'll try lowering the heat and cooking longer.