Mom's Hearty and Not-Overwhelming Granola |
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Prep Time: 7 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 19 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I don't think I have tried one store bought granola that wasn't too sweet. I always make my own because it's a quick process and makes enough to last for weeks (or just one week if you have a significant other who scarfs it down each morning for breakfast like I do). Ingredients:
7 cups rolled oats |
1 cup raisins |
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts |
3/4 cup sunflower seeds |
1/2 cup slivered almonds |
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds |
1/3 cup honey |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. Preset oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and toss until well mixed.
3. In a separate bowl (I use a glass measuring cup) use a whisk or fork to mix honey and oil together well.
4. Pour honey and oil mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a large spoon to mix vigorously (but carefully!) until there is no 'not-sticky' granola in the bowl. This will probably take between 1-2 minutes.
5. On a large baking sheet, or two small ones, pour granola and even out as thinly as possible. I usually put aluminum foil over the baking sheet(s) so there is little to no clean up afterwards. It also makes it easier when putting away the granola - you can just pick up the aluminum foil by the edges and pour it into your container(s).
6. Bake granola in oven for 7-12 minutes. Check and mix the granola up a little. Keep in oven for another 5-10 minutes. Leave to cool.
7. Store and/or eat some with yogurt or milk!
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