yummy granola...

granola has become a favorite to make of late. i'm not sure if it's because i know it's healthy or what, but i sure enjoy it. it's very very tasty and easy to make. use what you have in your pantry. since i've been making granola, i always have a steady supply of ingredients. here's the latest recipe i've used

homemade chewy granola bars (revised from allrecipes.com)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar (omit)
1/3 cup peanut butter (I use Kirkland creamy organic PB)
1/4 cup corn syrup (I use honey)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1/4 cup raisins (or craisins, but raisins/craisins can be a bit sweet, so I cut down)
3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (I more than double this with both white and black seaseme)
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (omit since I want a really healthy breakfast)

1.In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, butter and vanilla. Stir in the oats, sunflower kernels, raisins, wheat germ and sesame seeds. Fold in chocolate chips.
2.Press into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until set and edges are browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. (I bake it on a tray with a silicon sheet at the bottom, works well)

I also usually double the recipe. It's a great breakfast, snack, or friend magnet! =)