Things You'll Need:
- 3 c. rolled oats
- 1 c. sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
- 1/2 c. walnuts or pecans, broken
- 1/2 c. toasted, slivered almonds
- 1/4 c. green pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 c. toasted sesame seeds or flax seeds
- 1/2 c. raisins, or chopped dates or figs
- 1/3 c. honey
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1 t. cinnamon
- 1/4 t. salt
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Step 1
Gather and prepare the ingredients. This is undoubtedly the hardest step, as it can involve chopping and toasting. While chopping and toasting may seem like a hassle, the rich flavor is far superior and well worth the effort. Almonds should be toasted by dry roasting in a pan on the stove top on very low heat for a minute or two. Nuts, seeds and coconut may also be toasted in this fashion.
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Step 2
Constantly stir to prevent scorching, and immediately remove from the heat after brown spots begin to form. Break up any large nut pieces by placing in a small plastic bag and lightly pounding the closed bag on a counter with a jar. This form of crushing allows the nuts to be lightly broken without completely pulverizing them, as a food processor would do.
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Step 3
Mix all dry ingredients, except for raisins, figs or dates, in a large bowl and put aside.
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Step 4
Warm the honey and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until the honey melts. Heating these liquid ingredients will assist you in coating the other ingredients.
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Step 5
Pour liquid ingredients over dry ingredients and stir well to coat.
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.Grease 2 or 3 large baking sheets, preferably ones with edges.
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Step 2
Spread granola in a single layer on the sheets.
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Step 3
Bake for 60 minutes, carefully turning granola every 15 minutes with a large wooden spoon.
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Step 4
Cool off completely, then add raisins, figs or dates.
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Step 5
Store in an airtight container. Bon apetit! You are now ready for a nutritious, delicious breakfast or anytime snack food.
