granola girl

i love granola. i like it with yogurt and berries. i like it to snack on. i just like it. so here's a recipe that i use.

Sundance Granolafrom Food & Wine annual cookbook 2004
from Chef Jason Knibb

2/3 cup whole almonds
2/3 cup pecans
1/3 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
3 cups rolled oats (be sure they aren't quick oats)
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 tsp cinnamon (i use 1 tsp)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 Tbs molasses
2 Tbs vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups raisins, craisins, or any dried fruit

1. preheat oven to 275.
2. combine nuts, oats, wheat germ and cinnamon.
3. warm the honey, syrup, molasses and oil in a small saucepan.
4. add liquid to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
5. spread granola on a sheet pan. (i line it with parchment or spray with pam)
6. bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 or so minutes to turn grains and nuts.
7. let granola cool and add dried fruit.

once cool, granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month.