Almond-Flax Granola Recipe

Name: Almond-Flax Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups rolled oats; 1 cup raw wheat germ; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1 cup raw sunflower seeds; ½ cup flax seed; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ cup apple juice; ¼ cup molasses; ¼ cup safflower oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

4 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw wheat germ
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
½ cup flax seed
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup apple juice
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup safflower oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

1
Preheat oven for 300 degrees.
2
Line two cookie sheets with pieces of parchment paper and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple juice, molasses, safflower oil, vanilla and almond extract.
5
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir will to thoroughly moisten the dry ingredients.
6
Transfer granola mixture to prepared cookie sheets, evenly dividing it between two pans, and spreading it out to form a single layer.
7
Bake at 300 degrees for 60 minutes or until dry.
8
MAKE SURE TO stir the mixture and re-spread it out every 20 minutes.
9
If stored in an airtight container, granola can stay good 4-6 weeks.

1233

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups rolled oats, 1 cup raw wheat germ, 1 cup sliced almonds, 1 cup raw sunflower seeds, and more.

Yes, Almond-Flax Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Almond-Flax Granola

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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