Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  10              cups  old fashioned rolled oats
     1/2         pound  shredded coconut
  1                cup  sesame seeds
  1 1/2           cups  brown sugar -- firmly packed
  1 1/2           cups  vegetable oil
     1/2           cup  molasses
  2          teaspoons  cinnamon
                        raisins or other dried fruit
  1                cup  wheat germ
  2               cups  shelled raw sunflower seeds
  3               cups  chopped nuts
  1 1/2           cups  water
     1/2           cup  honey
  1 1/2      teaspoons  salt
  3          teaspoons  vanilla

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. (150 degrees F.). In a large bowl combine oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seed and nuts ( can include almonds, pecans, walnuts, or a combination of all of them). Blend well. In a large saucepan combine brown sugar, water, oil, honey, molasses, salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Heat until sugar is dissolved, but do not boil. Pour the syrup over the dry ingredients and stir until well-coated. Spread onto five 13 X 9-inch baking pans, or cookie sheets with sides. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bake 15 minutes longer for crunchier texture. Cool. Add raisins or other dried fruit, if desired. Put in airtight containers and label as Granola mix. Store in a cool dry place and use within 6 months. Makes about 20 cups of mix.

Nutritional Information:

8577 Calories (kcal); 650g Total Fat; (65% calories from fat); 124g Protein; 656g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 3438mg Sodium