Stove Top Granola

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup nuts, chopped
• 1/3 cup wheat germ
• 1/3 cup sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup coconut, shredded and unsweetened
• 2 -4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 -2 tablespoon carob powder (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat a large, heavy skilliet over medium heat.
• 2 add the oats and nuts, cook them, stirring for about 5 minutes. they will begin to get toasted.
• 3 add the wheat germ, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and coconut.
• 4 keep cooking, stirring frequently, for another 10 minutes.
• 5 sprinkle in the brown sugar, salt and carob powder, if using.
• 6 continue to cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sugar melts slightly, coating the other particles.
• 7 remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• 8 transfer to a tightly lidded jar or container for storage.