Granola

3 c regular rolled oats
1 c coarsely shredded unpeeled apple
1/2 c toasted wheat germ
1/4 c honey
1/4 c water
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla or 1/2 tsp almond extract
Nonstick spray coating

In a large bowl combine oats, apple and wheat germ; mix well.  In a small saucepan stir together honey, water and cinnamon.  Heat to boiling; remove from heat.  Stir in vanilla.  Pour over oat mixture; mix well.

Spray a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick coating.  Spread oat mixture evenly in pan.  Bake in a 325۫oven about 45 min or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.  Spread onto foil to cool.  To store, place cooled granola in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings. 

Source: BH&G New Dieter's Cookbook