Homemade Granola

5 cups old-fashioned oats

 

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup flaked coconut

 

1 cup wheat germ

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup sliced almonds

       Heat oven to 325ºF

 

  Mix oats, brown sugar, coconut, nut's, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl. 

 

 Stir water, oil, and vanilla extract into oat mixture; spread onto a baking sheet. 

 

 Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy, about 1 hour; transfer to a bowl.

 

  Stir raisins and almonds through the granola. 

 

 Makes 12 servings.