Granola

4 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins (optional)

In a large bowl, combine oats wheat germ and flaxseed; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, oil, honey and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat. Spread in a large shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool. Add raisins if desired. Store in an airtight container.

Source

My review: LOVE this recipe! I make this nearly every week to put in yogurt and it's great to just snack on alone. I also want to try this recipe as crunchy granola bars (see the granola bar recipe) but haven't yet.