Energizing Granola (cereal OR snack mix)

2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats                        3/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup unsalted sunflower kernels             1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup flaked unsweet coconut                     1/4 cup toasted wheat germ

2 Tablsp sesame seeds                                 2 Tablsp ground flaxseed

1/3 cup water                                                    2 Tablsp honey

2 Tablsp molasses                                         1 Tablsp canola oil

1 teasp vanilla extract                                     1/2 teasp salt

1/2 teasp ground cinnamon                          1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup golden raisins                          1/4 cup dried banana chips, broken up

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.  In a small saucepan, combine

the water, honey, molasses and oil.  Heat for 3-4 minutes until heated thru.  Take off heat, stir

in the vanilla, salt and cinnamon.  Blend well, pour over the oat mixture, stir to coat.

Transfer to a 15x10x1 baking pan coating with no stick spray.  Bake at 350 for 25-30 mins.

or until lightly browned.  Stir every 10 mins.  Cool completely on a wire rack.  Stir in the

dried fruits.  Store in an airtight container.