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Makeover Toasted Granola

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup water
4 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups bran flakes
1 jar (12 ounces) toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

In a large saucepan, bring brown sugar and water to a boil. Cook and
stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a
large bowl, combine the oats, bran flakes, wheat germ, flour and

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Makeover Toasted Granola cont.

salt. Stir oil and vanilla into sugar mixture; pour over oat mixture
and toss to coat. Transfer to two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking
pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 250° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2
hours or until dry and lightly browned, stirring every 15 minutes.
Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Yield: 10-1/2 cups.