Recipe: How to Make Homemade Granola in a Food Dehydrator

HOMEMADE GRANOLA IN A DEHYDRATOR

"Here is the recipe I use for granola. I've done it in the dehydrator, you can do it in the oven, probably similar to the other recipes' oven directions. Incidentally, there's no added fat, and after eating this, I often wonder why the commercial granola makers have to add so much fat! You can really use any dried fruit you want, and however much you want."

5 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ (i use oat bran)
1/2 cup dried apple (i use more)
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup dates
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp ground cinnamon
(Sometimes it is too thick, then I've added water. I have also used frozen apple juice concentrate for sweetener)

Mix it all together, then spread it out on the dehydrator tray, or follow oven directions, making sure there are clumps of it (I like clumps).

Dry until crispy (I don't recall how long it takes, 12 hours, maybe a little longer). Store in airtight container.

Source: Michelle Povoski