Granola

4 cup uncooked oatmeal
1/2 cup Wheat Germ
1 c shaved or shredded coconut
1/2-1 cup flax meal
2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/3 cup olive oil or coconut oil
1/2 cup honey OR 1/3 cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon vanilla

Mix all the dried ingredients together. Then gently heat the oil, honey and vanilla in a saucepan while stiring until mixed smooth. Stir into the dry ingredients until all the particles are coated. Bake for 1 hour at 250 degrees.

When it has cooled, add the fun ingredients. 1/2 c of dried fruit; 1/2 c of nuts; 1/2 c of sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. Some people like sesame seeds in their granola. But dried cherries, craisins, raisins, and dates are some of my favorites. I use a mix of nuts at times -- almonds, pecans, walnuts.

**Recipe adapted from Miss Effie's Diary: Blog