Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Homemade Granola

6 cups oatmeal

½ cup flax seed meal

1 ½ cups nuts (your favorite: sliced almonds, chopped pecans, walnuts, etc.)

1 ½ cups dried fruit (your favorite: raisins, cranberries, currants, etc.)

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 stick butter

1 cup honey

Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Heat the butter and honey together until butter is melted. Pour over other ingredients, mix well to combine completely. Spread on baking sheets. Bake for 20 minutes in 325 degree oven or until golden brown. Let cool, place in large Ziploc baggy and enjoy for days. Your family will love this homemade, healthy cereal! Experiment with different nuts and fruits for new alternatives.

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