Sweet~N~Crunchy Granola

How do I love thee, Sweet~N~Crunchy Granola? Let me count the ways......

I love thee over yogurt, 

and in pretty fruit parfaits.

I love thee by the handful, 

and for breakfast every day.

Okay, if you are still reading this post after my spontaneous ode to granola, here is the mouth-watering recipe. It really is the best granola I have ever had. I found it in the cookbook Healthy Choices by Miriam Wengerd. It has a taste similar to an apple crisp topping. It also freezes really well. Give it a try~I know you'll love it!

Sweet~N~Crunchy Granola

FG1 (w/o cinnamon)

FG2 (w/cinnamon)

4 cups whole wheat flour

6 cups rolled oats

3 cups flake coconut (unsweetened)

3 cups pecans or walnuts (ground)

3 cups sucanat (or raw sugar)

3 tsp. cinnamon (optional)

3 cups butter (melted)

Mix first six ingredients in a bowl. Melt butter and pour over dry mixture. Mix until crumbly. Divide between three 11x17 baking sheets and bake @ 300 until golden brown. Stir every 15-20 minutes for about one hour. Makes one gallon. 

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