Granola (Moosewood)

from Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health

1/4 c vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
1 tsp salt
1 TBL vanilla extract
2 cups coarsely chopped nuts (Almonds, Walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts)
6 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds
2 TBL brown sesame seeds

In a small saucepan on low heat, warm the oil, honey or syrup and salt.
Stir in the Vanilla
Place the nuts, oats and seeds in a alarge bowl and stir together. While stirring, gradually pour in the warm oil and hone and stir until all of the ingredients are evenly coated.

Spread the granola on an un-oiled baking sheet.
In a preheated 325 degree oven, bake for 30 minutes (stir after 20 minutes).
Remove from the oven and stir every 10 minutes or so until cool.
Store in a closed container at room temperature.

1/4 cup serving: 158 calories