Deb’s Granola Crunch

This recipe from my sister-in-law, Debbie Hendrickson, makes a great snack or a main cereal at breakfast. I’ve enjoyed it at her table many times.

Deb’s Granola Crunch

½ cup butter – no substitutes

¼ cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup water

3 cups old fashioned oatmeal

1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

½ cup sunflower seeds and/or pumpkin seeds

1 cup pecan pieces

1 cup powdered milk

½ cup wheat germ or oat bran

¼ cup brown sugar

In large pot – heat butter, honey, vanilla and water and stir.

Combine next 7 ingredients to the warm liquid and mix thoroughly.

Spread out and bake in 2 – 9X13 baking dishes

Bake 40-60 minutes at 325 degrees – stirring often until golden brown in color.

After baking the granola, let it completely cool before storing in airtight containers.

Optional:

Add ½ cup raisins or craisins