Thursday, October 25, 2007

Homemade Granola



Someone requested a recipe for Granola too far back for me to recall any specifics (like when or who) and it was this undescribed day that this undescribed person led me to find myself a good granola recipe.

I had never made Granola before, but that will certainly change now. This is a winning recipe in my book. I purposely did not use any peanut butter or peanuts as they seem to be hard on the Panda's belly, but if you so desire you could throw those in too. You may also want to add craisins to the mix, I didn't have any on hand so I didn't.

Without further ado :

5 c. rolled oats
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. sesame seeds
1/2 c. flax
1 c. wheat germ
2 c. shredded coconut
2 T. ground cinnamon
1 c. salted sunflower seeds

Mix first 8 dried ingredients in a large bowl.

1 c. oil, canola or olive
1 1/2 c. honey

Cook and stir together in a small saucepan over medium heat the oil and honey. Pour over dry mixture and mix thoroughly. Spread out in an even layer on two cookie sheets.

Bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 325, until oats and nuts are toasted. Immediately after it comes out of the oven, stir in...

1 1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
(I HAD to do it! You don't.)

Let stand until cooled and stir again to break up large clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy.



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5 comments:

Andie said...

You are SUCH a tallented cook and photographer. You really should think about putting together your own cookbook. I'll buy the first copy!!! Until then, I'll keep on checking this blog for more yummies! I came here to find the chocolate cheeseball recipe I need to make tonight. Can't wait to eat it tomorrow!! :-)
Blessings-Andie

Anonymous said...

That granola looks so delicious!

Cheryl

Els said...

Where do the sunflowerseeds come in?
Keep it going, I love reading your blogs!

Wendy said...

Oh my goodness that looks wonderful! You have a great blog here. :)

Wendy

Rebecca said...

Andie~ that is a HUGE compliment you just dished out to me...and I really appreciate it! Someday I WOULD like to write books and on my list of 'topics' is one for the children with recipes and photos with them helping and such. Someday perhaps. ;-)

Els~ Sorry. I guess I miscounted. You just mix ALL the ingredients above...sunflower seeds included. I suppose I should have said DRY ingredients, huh?!? :-)