We had this granola many years ago at my daughter Laura's house.  She said the recipe came from a friend, but we always have just called it Laura's Granola.  It's very easy to make, but takes time, so as long as it's a day you're at home.  You can make this very tasty granola.

Ingredients:

  Mix together:
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw wheat germ
1/2c brown sugar
1 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
1 cup coconut 
1/2 cup ground flaxseed

  Mix and then add:
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

Optional:
Raisins or diced dry fruit may be added after the granola is baked.

Directions:

Prepare a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
When all the oats have been mixed well and covered with the water, oil, and syrup,  spread the mixture out evenly on the cookie sheet.
Bake at 250 degrees for 50 minutes.
Stir and bake for another 50 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and stir again, and keep granola on cookie sheet until cooled.  Mix raisins in if desired and store in airtight container.