The Greatest Granola Recipe
Ingredients
| Rolled oats | 2 Cup (32 tbs), rolled (regular - not quick cooking) | |
| Unsweetened shredded desiccated coconut | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Wheat germ | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), toasted | |
| Wheat bran | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (unprocessed) | |
| Whole nuts | 1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (toasted, a combination of unsalted macadamias, blanched toasted almonds, hulled sunflower seeds, pistachios and/or walnuts) | |
| Canola oil | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Honey/Pure maple syrup or unsweetened apple juice | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (mild) | |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 Teaspoon (scant) | |
| Pure vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Almond extract | 1⁄2 Teaspoon (pure) | |
| Dry fruits | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (assorted, any combination of apricots, pitted prunes, cherries, pitted dates, figs or light and dark raisins) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 899 Calories from Fat 483
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54 g83.5%
Saturated Fat 20.3 g101.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 189.7 mg7.9%
Total Carbohydrates 94 g31.2%
Dietary Fiber 15.1 g60.4%
Sugars 43 g
Protein 18 g36.4%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 0.76%
Calcium 13.5% Iron 17.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
2) To prepare the granola: In a small saucepan, heat the oil, over low heat. Add honey, maple syrup or apple juice and stir well to combine. Heat until just hot throughout and then stir in cinnamon. Let heat a few seconds to release the flavor of the spice. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Pour this over the dry mixture and stir well to combine.
3) To bake: Pour the granola onto a large shallow baking sheet and bake stirring every 5 minutes or so, until the mixture is golden throughout. This will take 15 to 20 minutes; if using apple juice, bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
4) To complete and store: Stir dried fruit into hot granola mixture. Let cool thoroughly (once cool, the granola will feel crisp). Scrape the mixture up from the bottom of the baking sheet, allowing it to form small clumps. Put the granola in an airtight container and store at room temperature.
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