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Crunchy Granola

3 1/2 c Old-fashioned oats

1/2 c Wheat germ

1/2 c Coconut

1/4 c Sesame seeds

1/4 c Almonds

1/4 c Sunflower or millet seeds

1/4 c Honey

1/4 c Oil

1 tb Vanilla

1/2 c Raisins, reserve

NOTE: Approx 3/4 tsp of honey (12 calories) per serving. Mix all together with electric mixer, spread evenly on 2 baking sheets with edges, and bake in 250 F oven until golden brown (45 to 60 minutes). Turn and stir after 30 minutes. Remove from oven, add raisins. Cool and store in plastic bag. This is very good with milk for breakfast. Makes 5 1/2 cups.

1/3 cup - 188 calories, 1 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 fat exchange 24 grams

carbohydrate, 5 grams protein, 8.9 grams fat, 3.7 grams fiber 9.2 mg sodium, 176.3 mg potassium, 0 cholesterol Source: Am. Diabetes Assoc. Family Cookbook Vol II, 1987 Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Nov 93 Try granola in place of nuts for crunch in a plain cookie recipe.

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