Cranberry Walnut Granola

{Cranberry Walnut Granola}

Makes 8 cups

Ingredients

4 cups rolled oats

1 cup wheat germ

1 oat bran

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup walnuts, chopped

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup canola oil

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Whisk together wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients. I put the dry ingredients in a food processor for a few minutes, too. Add wet to dry and mix until mixture is covered. Spread mixture onto a large, greased baking sheet and bake for an hour, stirring halfway through. For chunkier granola, press mixture onto baking sheet.

This granola is sweet and crunchy with a hint of maple flavor. This is no-nonsense, stick-to-your-bones breakfast cereal. Get local dried cranberries for the most pop factor.