Better Than Chex Granola

I love me a good bowl of granola. I don't like to pay the price for it in the grocery store, though. I think this recipe is better....WAY better than anything that comes from a box. The recipe below is how I like to do it...but you can get creative and add all kinds of goodies in there. Throw in some pecan pieces or some sunflower seeds. Add a variety of dried fruits. Maybe some mini-chocolate chips to entice the kiddies. Whatever you add can only make it better!! 

Better Than Chex Granola

1 18-ounce container quick oats
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ cup wheat germ
1 cup coconut
1 cup nuts (optional)
½ cup dry milk
1 cup Craisins or raisins

2/3 cup honey
2/3 cup oil
2 teaspoons water
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla

Heat over to 300 degrees.

Combine oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, coconut, nuts, dry milk and Craisins or raisins in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, combine honey, oil, water and vanilla. Stir well then pour over oat mixture. Stir until all is combined. Pour out onto a large greased and rimmed cookie sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes. Remove after 40 minutes and let cool in pan. Crumble cooked granola and store in an airtight container.