Hearty Granola

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup maple syrup, reduced to 2/3 cup
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit

1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees.
2. Heat oil, syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Add vanilla.
3. Toss wheat germ, sesame seeds, coconut, oats, pumpkin seeds and almonds in a large bowl. Stir in syrup mixture. Spread mixture onto 2 baking sheets. Bake until golden brown; about 1 - 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Transfer to a large bowl, add dried fruits, let cool. Enjoy.

vegetable oil, maple syrup, vanilla, toasted wheat germ, sesame seeds, coconut, rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, whole almonds, mixed dried fruit

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/hearty-granola-50067851 (may not work)