"If you've never made your own granola, you'll be amazed at the difference in freshness and flavor--and at how easy it is. Use this recipe as a starting point for your own creativity: substitute dried blueberries or chopped dried apricots for the cranberries, or walnuts or hazelnuts for the almonds...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup frozen unsweetened apple juice concentrate , thawed
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/3 cup almond oil, or canola oil
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1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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5 cups rolled oats, (not quick-cooking)
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1 cup toasted wheat germ
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1 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped (4 1/2 ounces)
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1/2 cup sunflower seeds, (2 ounces)
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1cup dried cranberries, divided