A lot of commercial granolas are high in sugar. This version concentrates on high-nutrition ingredients with less sugar…and it’s absolutely delicious. 

8 cups rolled oats 

1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar

1 1/2 cups unprocessed bran

1 1/2 cups natural wheat germ (not toasted or honeyed)

3/4 cup roasted sunflower kernels, unsalted

1/2 cup sunflower oil

3/4 cup honey

2 tsp vanilla

2 cups raisins

1/2 cup flaked coconut

1/2 cup dried mixed fruit, chopped

Preheat oven to 325° degrees.

1. Place oats, brown sugar, bran, wheat germ and sunflower kernels in a large bowl; stir.

2. Place sunflower oil, honey and vanilla in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring until bubbly. Pour liquid over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

3. Divide oat mixture evenly and spread on two rimmed cookie sheets. Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring once to keep granola evenly browned. When completely cool, add raisins, coconut and dried fruit.

Yields: 18 cups

Source: National Sunflower Association