Granola

10 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
½ pound shredded unsweetened coconut
2 cups raw sunflower seeds
1 cup sesame seeds
3 cups chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts or combination
1 ½ cups succanut, firmly packed
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
½ cup honey
½ cup molasses (I use blackstrap)
1 ½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. vanilla
Raisins or other dried fruit if desired.

Preheat oven to 350* F. Ina large bowl combine oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and nuts. Blend well. In a large saucepan, combine succanut, water, oil, honey, molasses, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Heat until sugar is dissolved, but do not boil. Pour syrup over dry ingredients and stir until well-coated. Spread into five 13” x 9” baking pans or cook sheets with sides. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bake 15 minutes longer for crunchier texture. Cool and add raisins or other dried fruit, if desired. Put in airtight containers. Label. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes about 20 cups of Granola Mix.