Early-Morning Granola

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked regular oats
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apples
• Yogurt (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stirring well.
2. 2. Cook honey and next 3 ingredients in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in oat mixture.
3. 3. Spread mixture in a lightly greased, aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
4. 4. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden, stirring every 5 minutes. Invert onto wax paper; let cool 30 minutes. Stir in dried fruits. Serve with yogurt, if desired.