graham wafer granola

Does anyone else have a mental block when it comes to making breakfast? Partly it's our crazy schedule (e.g. absolutely no schedule) that makes it difficult. Tech Guy leaves at 9:00 for work and the boys and I straggle out of bed at the same time. I feed the boys whatever is available at the moment, which usually happens to be cereal, toast or Eggo waffles... then I feed myself sometime before 11 (usually) although some days I forget altogether. I know when Buster starts kindergarten in spring, I'll have to get a little more serious about a schedule, but for now this works. I do not like eggs & pancakes and it's just a little hard to cook something I don't like, but since all three of my "boys" love it, I will cave in and make it Saturday morning when Tech Guy is home. But one recipe that's fun and yummy actually is a hit with all of us...

Graham Wafer Granola

3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup honey
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups large flake oats
2 cups graham wafers, coarsely broken
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup raisins or chopped fruit (optional)

Heat oil with honey to thin consistency. Add vanilla and salt. Combine remaining ingredients, except raisins. In a large bowl, toss with honey mixture to coat lightly. Spread 1/2" deep in cookie sheet. Bake at 275* for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to toast lightly and evenly. Stir in raisins. Cool and store in covered containers.