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BREAKFAST Mary’s Granola Contributed by Paige Sparks Senior Research Coordinator, Sperling Lab Servings: many! Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 6 cups oatmeal 1 cup nuts (I use pecans) 2 cups flaxseed meal 1 cup coconut flakes (large) Optional: You can substitute a cup of oatmeal for 1 cup sesame seeds & 1 cup sunflower seeds if you want a nutfree option! Wet Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil (I use canola) 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla Method 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl. 3. In a microwavable bowl, combine all wet ingredients, whisk, and warm in microwave. 4. Add warmed wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until dry ingredients are evenly coated. 5. Spread mixture on two cookie sheets, lined with parchment paper or splat liners. Make sure to spread evenly so that edges don't burn and the middle bakes through! 6. Bake for 20 mins, then trade pan spaces. 7. Bake for an additional 20 mins until golden. I usually add this to some vanilla yogurt with blueberries! I love this recipe because it is so flexible. You can easily add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste. I learned this recipe early in college, and it has been a staple ever since! 12