Homemade Granola

• almond pieces0.75 cup
• butter1 stick
• cinnamon sugar1 tablespoon
• cranberries0.5 cup
• honey0.6666667 cup
• brown sugar0.25 cup
• old fashioned oats3 cups
• pecan pieces0.75 cup
• raisins0.5 cup
• salt0.25 teaspoon
• sunflower seeds0.5 cup
• wheat germ0.5 cup

Instructions

1. 1

   First melt the butter in a 3 - quart saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the honey and salt and briefly heat with the butter.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl mix together the oatmeal, wheat germ, nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon sugar (if using raisins and cranberries add them as well).

4. 4

   Turn off the heat and add the oatmeal mixture.

5. 5

   Stir until everything is coated.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture onto a lightly greased baking sheet.

7. 7

   Spread the mixture out evenly and bake it at 375 for 10 minutes (watch carefully) It will be a golden brown color.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool.

9. 9

   Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.