Sesame Orange Granola Food

ULTIMATE IRRESISTIBLE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, stir together the oats, almonds, walnuts, pecans, sesame seeds, wheat germ, coconut and sunflower seeds. In a small pan over medium heat, stir together the oil and honey. Cook and stir until blended. You could also do this in a large measuring cup in the microwave, heating for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Pour over the oat mixture, and stir to coat evenly. Spread out in an even layer on two cookie sheets.
• Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the oats and nuts are toasted. Immediately after it comes out of the oven, stir in the raisins and dried cranberries. Let stand until cooled, and stir again to break up any large clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, but I guarantee it won't be around that long!

SESAME ORANGE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Position racks in the center and upper third of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
• Spread the coconut on a baking sheet. Bake on the center rack, stirring often, until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Bring the oil, maple syrup, and orange zest to a boil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Place the oats, almonds, cashews, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sesame seeds in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer and mix on low speed with the paddle attachment until well-combined, about 1 minute (or mix well with your hands in a large bowl). Add the syrup mixture and mix (or toss with 2 large spoons) until well coated. Spread in 1/2-inch layers on 2 large baking sheets.
• Bake, stirring often, switching the positions of the baking sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking, until the granola is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool. Stir into the bowl of coconut along with the dried fruit. (The granola can be stored at room temperature in airtight containers for up to 1 month.).

ORANGE GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl stir together the oats, wheat germ, and hazelnuts or almonds.
• In a small saucepan stir together the honey, orange peel and juice, and cinnamon.
• Heat just until boiling; remove from heat.
• Add honey mixture to oat mixture, tossing gently until coated.
• Coat a baking pan with the non-stick cooking spray.
• Spread oat mixture evenly in pan.
• Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
• Add coconut to oat mixture and stir.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until light brown, stirring once.
• Remove from oven and immediately turn out onto a large piece of foil; cool.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Serving size is 1/2 cup.