Wheat & Walnut Granola

• nonstick cooking spray
• bite size shredded whole wheat cereal7 cups
• chopped walnuts2 cups
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  optional

• honey↗1⁄2 cup
• raisins↗3⁄4 cup
• dried cranberries↗3⁄4 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F

2. 2

   Spray a large, shallow baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.

3. 3

   In a large bowl toss together shredded wheat and walnuts; set aside.

4. 4

   In a small bowl stir together honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, if using.

5. 5

   Pour over the dry ingredients and toss thoroughly to combine.

6. 6

   Spread evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring two or three times, until the mixture is lightly toasted. If it seems damp, it will crisp as it cools.

7. 7

   Cool completely, then add the dried fruit.

8. 8

   Store in an airtight container.