Granola (for coconut contest!)

The ONLY thing i make that has coconut in it, is my grandma's granola recipe...and its SO YUMMY! So, that's what I'm posting for my contest entry!!!! I'll post what her original recipe is and add my own adjustments to the side! It's good either way!!!

6 cups quick oats (or you can do 3 cups quick, 3 cups regular oats)

1/2 cup packed brown sugar (I started taking this OUT of the recipe, to cut down on sugar)

3/4 cup wheat germ

1/2 cup flaked coconut (unsweetened)

1/4 cup sesame seeds

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (i have always used walnuts)

1/2 cup nonfat dry milk

1/2 cup sunflower seeds (HAS to be raw, salted is disgusting in this recipe!)

2/3 cup honey

2/3 cup vegetable oil (i started using grapeseed oil and use just about 1/2 cup)

2 tbsp water

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1 cup raisins

In large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, coconut, sesame seeds, nuts, sunflower seeds and nonfat dry milk. Stir until mixed well. In another bowl, combine honey, oil, water and vanilla. (i usually will use a wire whisk to get this part mixed together good) Add to oat mixture and stir to coat ingredients well.

Turn into two large shallow baking pans. Heat in 300 degree oven for20-25 minutes or until LIGHTLY toasted. (ovens vary, i usually only need to cook mine for 15-18 minutes) Stir twice during heating. Once cooled, crumble into pieces and add raisins if desired.