Cran-Nut Granola Recipe

The beginning of the school year is here again, and with it comes the after-school snack. These after-school snacks will satisfy your children until dinnertime, and won't have them riding a sugar high all through the night. They take just minutes to prepare, can be made ahead of time, and might even be mistaken for their less-than-healthy competition.
     
    CRAN-NUT GRANOLA

    This recipe is easy to prepare, and the kids can help. Scoop some granola into an airlock baggie and set on the counter for your kids to grab after
    3 p.m.

    Bowl of granola Ingredients
    3 cups old-fashioned oats
    1 cup honey, or to taste
    1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
    1/2 cup chopped almonds (or your favorite nut)
    1 cup dried cranberries (or substitute dates or raisins)
    1/4 cup vegetable oil
    1/2 cup wheat germ
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    Instructions
    Preheat the oven to 300°F.
    In a large bowl, stir together the old-fashioned oats, wheat germ, almonds, and dried cranberries. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, butter, and cinnamon. Drizzle over the dry ingredients, and stir to coat evenly. Spread out the mixture in a thin layer on a large, ungreased cookie sheet.
    Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes to toast evenly. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Granola will become crunchier as it cools.