How to Make Granola

Granola is a healthy and tasty treat. It can be expensive to buy but you can make it at home for much less. Make your own granola at home with this recipe.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 Cups Rolled Oats (not instant)
• 1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds
• 1 Cup Sliced Almonds
• 1 Cup Sweetened Coconut
• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 Cup Raisins

1. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, seeds, almonds, and coconut.
   
   In another bowl, thoroughly mix the maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and vegetable oil.

2. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and toss together until evenly coated.

3. Pour onto a large baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees until golden brown. Stir and turn every 10-15 minutes to keep everything from clumping too much and to achieve an even color.

4. Once it has cooled, mix in the raisins or other fruit. Granola can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge or at room temperature.

5. Granola can be eaten by itself, with milk or with fresh fruit. Granola can also be sprinkled on top of smoothies, salads, yogurt or pudding.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a baking sheet with a rim to make stirring easier.
• Add different kinds of dried fruit, nuts and seeds to vary the flavor.
• Measure the oil first. Then, measure the maple syrup in the same cup, without rinsing it out first. The leftover oil makes removing the syrup from the cup easier.
• Watch the granola closely to make sure that it doesn't burn.

Resources

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[gabbygirl007]

on 9/21/2009 I love granola! yum! Great recipe!

[sonni57]

on 3/6/2009 I love cereal this will go good with my cereal recipe.

[00Analana]

on 3/3/2009 I've always used dried coconut and have had no problems.

[Fike]

on 3/3/2009 Should the coconut be fresh, since you're baking it, or should it be dried? Thanks!

[ala003]

on 2/16/2009 Aweome I was actually thinking about this!!