Nonstick cooking spray

3 cups regular rolled oats

1 cup coarsely shredded unpeeled apple

1/2 cup toasted wheat germ

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup honey

1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Almond milk 

Fresh raspberries, blueberries and/or sliced strawberries (optional)

 

 

      

INSTRUCTIONS:  

Lightly coat baking pan (15x10x1) with nonstick cooking spray; set to the side.

 

In a bowl, combine oats, apple, and wheat germ. Mix together well.

 

In a saucepan, stir together water, honey, and cinnamon, bringing to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla or almond extract. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture; toss to coat. In coated baking pan, spread oat mixture evenly.

 

Bake oat mixture in oven at 325 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until a golden brown in color, stirring occasionally. Spread granola onto a piece of foil and cool for approximately 30 minutes before serving. Serve granola with almond milk. Add fresh berries if desired.

 
Eat and Enjoy!