Granola

I think this is much healthier than other granola recipes I've seen (half the sugar and a quarter the fat), and I like it not to be overwhelmed with ingredients.

  • 1 lb rolled oats
  • 2 oz nuts , chopped
  • 2 oz sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup water , boiling
  • 1/2 cup honey , OR
  • 1/2 cup sugar AND 2 tbs molasses AND
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 2 oz dried fruit
  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Combine the rolled oats, nuts, and seeds.
  3. Dissolve the honey or sugar and molasses, and the salt, in the water. Add the oil.
  4. Combine the sugar mixture with the oat mixture. Stir well to combine thoroughly.
  5. Spread mixture in a lightly greased baking pan. Place in oven and toast for 15 minutes.
  6. Stir the mixture well, being careful to mix the edges into the center. Reduce oven heat to 275 °F and continue toasting, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until lightly browned.
  7. Cool. When cool, add the dried fruit. Store tightly covered.