Almond-Flax Granola

Description

• This recipe yields 2 quarts.

Almond-Flax Granola

Ingredients

• 4 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup raw wheat germ
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
• ½ cup flax seeds
• 1½ tsp cinnamon
• 1½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ cup apple juice
• ¼ cup blackstrap molasses
• ¼ cup safflower oil
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp almond extract

Directions

1. In a large bowl, place the rolled oats, wheat germ, almond, sunflower seeds, flax seed, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, and toss well to combine.
2. In a small bowl, place the remaining ingredients, and stir well to combine.
3. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir well to thoroughly moisten the dry ingredients.
4. Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared cookie sheets, evenly dividing it between the two pans, and spreading it to form a single layer.
5. Bake at 300 °F for 20 minutes.
6. Remove the cookie sheets from the oven, stir the granola mixture, spread it out to form a single layer again, switch the placement of the cookie sheets on the racks, and bake the granola mixture an additional 20 minutes.
7. Repeat the stirring and spreading procedure, as needed, until the granola mixture is dry and golden brown.
8. Remove the cookie sheets from the oven and set the granola aside to cool completely.
9. Transfer the granola to an airtight container and can store at room temperature for 4 to 6 weeks.