Granola (The Book of Whole Grains) Recipe

Name: Granola (The Book of Whole Grains)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups rolled oats; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1 cup toasted wheat germ; ½ cup sunflower seeds; ¼ cup sesame seeds; ¼ cup finely chopped nuts; ½ cup melted butter or ½ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup honey; ¼ cup water; ¾ teaspoon salt (changed from 1 1/2 tsp in original recipe); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup raisins

Servings: persons

6 cups rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup toasted wheat germ
½ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup finely chopped nuts
½ cup melted butter or ½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup honey
¼ cup water
¾ teaspoon salt (changed from 1 1/2 tsp in original recipe)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Combine oats, coconut, wheat germ, seeds, and nuts in a large bowl.
3
In a medium sauce pan, mix together butter or oil, honey, water, salt and vanilla.
4
Heat on low until honey is completely dissolved into mixture.
5
Pour over grains stirring thoroughly.
6
Spread mixture thinly between 2 cookie sheets.
7
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.
8
(Note: I usually stir about every 7-8 minutes and watch closely at around 18 minutes so it does not over brown).
9
Oats should be crisp and brown, but coconut not burned.
10
Allow to cool thoroughly, then add optional raisins and place in an airtight container for storage.
11
Serve with milk for breakfast or snacks.

1146

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 6 cups rolled oats, 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup toasted wheat germ, ½ cup sunflower seeds, and more.

Yes, Granola (The Book of Whole Grains) 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.

Granola (The Book of Whole Grains)

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