Here you go, Inge.
Super Crunchy Granola
3 c rolled oats
~1 c chopped raw nuts (I like pecans best)
1/4 c flaxseed powder or wheat germ
(optional) 1/4 c unsweetened coconut flakes
3/8 c maple syrup
3/8 c packed dark brown sugar
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 T warm water
1/2 t salt
(optional) 1/2 to 1 c dried fruit, chopped up if big, and/or dark choc chips
Preheat oven to 250F (120C) and cover a large baking sheet with foil. Use 2 sheets if you only have small ones.
Mix together oats, nuts,flaxseed powder, and optional coconut in a big bowl. In another bowl, mix together syrup, sugar, oil, water, and salt until the sugar is dissolved. Dump this on the dry ingredients and mix well. Spread it out on the baking sheet and bake until toasty. This usually takes 1 to 1.25 hours. Stir it once or twice during baking. It's done when the nuts taste toasty. it won't be super crunchy until its cooled all the way. I usually let it cool on the sheet overnight. Stir in the dried fruit if using only after its completely cool.
Lasts forever in an airtight container. (A ziplock bag works fine.).
Note there is NO honey in this recipe. I took it out because honey prevents the granola from getting crunchy. But if you like it chewier, replace the maple with honey. the flaxseed or wheat germ is essential for making it crunchy too.You can add spices like cinnamon if you like in the sugar mixture.