Low Fat Crunchy Granola

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This is a granola that is not made with fat and has more wheat bran than most recipes. I have also added oat bran and wheat germ. If i have them i add slivered almonds along with the pecans or walnuts.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 275.

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Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

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Combine brown sugar and water in a 4-cup microwave proof glass measuring cup or bowl.

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Place in microwave on high for 5 minutes and cook until sugar is completely dissolved.

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Remove from microwave , add vanilla and salt.

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In a large mixing bowl , combine oats , nuts , wheat bran , oat bran , wheat germ , coconut , sunflower seeds , and brown sugar syrup mixture.

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Stir until thoroughly mixed.

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Spread the granola onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden and crunchy.

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Stir every fifteen minutes.

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After baking you may add raisins , dates , or any other dried fruit.

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Yield 14 cups.

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Ingredients

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brown sugar, water, pure vanilla extract, rolled oats, pecans, wheat bran, oat bran, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds