Crunchy Fruity Granola

This blog was in desperate need for a photo. So here's the first!
And here's one of the wonderful recipes we made this week at Princess Pack:

Crunchy Fruity Granola

3 cups rolled oats
2 cups combined seeds and/or chopped nuts (we used pecans)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup oil
1/2 cup honey
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 cup assorted dried fruit (we made half with and half without)

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray baking sheet with nonstick spray
2. Combine oats, seeds, nuts, salt, and brown sugar in large bowl.
3. Combine oil, honey, and vanilla in 2 cup liquid measuring cup and pour into dry ingredients.
4. Mix thoroughly and spread on prepared tray.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden. (stir once half way through)
6. Cool for 10 minutes on tray and add fruit.
7. Transfer to bowl while still warm. (this way it won't be hard to break apart later)

Granola

Here is the recipe for our favorite granola. We make it about once a week. It is a HUGE batch, but keeps well. Delicious plain or over yogurt. YUMMYY!!

Granola

8 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups wheat germ
1 1/2 cups oat bran
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup honey
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups raisins or sweetened dried cranberries

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment or aluminum foil.

Combine the oats, wheat germ, oat bran, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a large bowl. Stir together the salt, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then pour over the dry ingredients, and stir to coat. Spread the mixture out evenly on the baking sheets.

Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and toasted, about 20 minutes. Stir once halfway through. Cool, then stir in the raisins or cranberries before storing in an airtight container.