Grandpaw's Granola Recipe

Name: Grandpaw's Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups rolled oats; 1 ½ cups wheat germ; 1 cup grated or shredded coconut; ⅓ cup cashews, raw, chopped; ⅓ cup almonds, raw, chopped; ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds, raw, chopped; 1 cup sesame seeds; 1 cup sunflower seeds; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla (real vanilla, please); 1 ¼ cups corn oil (unrefined, if possible); 1 cup raw honey

Servings: persons

8 cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups wheat germ
1 cup grated or shredded coconut
⅓ cup cashews, raw, chopped
⅓ cup almonds, raw, chopped
⅓ cup pumpkin seeds, raw, chopped
1 cup sesame seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla (real vanilla, please)
1 ¼ cups corn oil (unrefined, if possible)
1 cup raw honey

1
Mix the dry ingredients together in one huge or two normal mixing bowls.
2
Mix the liquid ingredients in a separate bowl, stirring vigorously until they become well-blended.
3
Quickly, while still blended, stir the liquid into the dry ingredients until every morsel has been evenly moistened.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
Spread the completed mixture in a 1/2-inch layer on three heavy, ungreased cookie-sheets and slide into hot oven.
6
Allow 20 minutes basic cooking time with one turning-over of the cereal after first 10 minutes.
7
After the first 20 minutes, turn granola again and return to oven at 250 deg F rechecking at 10 minute intervals turning with every recheck until showing signs of browning throughout.
8
Cooking will continue after removing from oven.
9
Cool, crumble and store refrigerated in air-tight containers.

1716

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups rolled oats, 1 ½ cups wheat germ, 1 cup grated or shredded coconut, ⅓ cup cashews, raw, chopped, and more.

Yes, Grandpaw's 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!

Grandpaw's Granola

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Variations & substitutions

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