Favorite Granola Recipe

Name: Favorite Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 9 cups old fashioned oats; 1 ½ cups wheat germ; 1 ½ cups grated unsweetened coconut; ⅓ cup sesame seeds; ½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds; ¾ cup shelled sunflower seeds; 2 cups nuts (pecans, cashews, almonds); 1 cup canola oil; 1 cup honey; 4 cups dried cranberries (or other dried fruit); 2 teaspoons almond extract; 3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

9 cups old fashioned oats
1 ½ cups wheat germ
1 ½ cups grated unsweetened coconut
⅓ cup sesame seeds
½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds
¾ cup shelled sunflower seeds
2 cups nuts (pecans, cashews, almonds)
1 cup canola oil
1 cup honey
4 cups dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)
2 teaspoons almond extract
3 tablespoons vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl mix the first seven dry ingredients thoroughly.
2
Pour oil and honey over mixture and stir well.
3
Spread on 2 to 4 baking sheets or jelly roll pans and bake 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes while baking.
4
When mixture is golden brown take out and mix in dried cranberries, almond extract and vanilla.
5
Spread evenly on baking sheets again and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.
6
Allow to cool completely.
7
Store in an air tight container.
8
Serve with milk and/or fresh fruit or yogurt, or eat alone.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 cups old fashioned oats, 1 ½ cups wheat germ, 1 ½ cups grated unsweetened coconut, ⅓ cup sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Favorite 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.

Favorite Granola

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