Megan's Granola Recipe--Allrecipes.com

*adapted from allrecipes.com*

4 cups rolled oats
1 cup oat bran
1 cup flax seed meal
2 cups dried cranberries (or raisins, or dried blueberries, or a mixture of all 3)
2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup Maple syrup
3/4 cup honey
1 cup vegetable oil
1 TBSP ground cinnamon
1 TBSP vanilla extract


1) Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil.

2) Combine rolled oats, oat bran, flax seed, dried cranberries, and pecans in a large bowl, and set aside.

3) Combine salt, brown sugar, Maple syrup, honey, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Let the mixture boil for a minute or two, until it is mixed well.

4) Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and mix well to coat.

5) Pour granola onto lined cookie sheets, spreading as evenly and thinly as possible.

6) Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, until crispy and toasted. Cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.