Energizing Tropical Granola

• This recipe originally came from Taste of Home, I've modified it to my own taste preferences.  It's lighter than the other granola I posted previously.  Enjoy!
• 2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup diced dried tropical fruit (I used pineapple & mango)
  

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine the water, honey, molasses and oil. Heat for 3-4 minutes over medium until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Pour over the oat mixture; stir to coat.
• Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 6 cups.