Homemade Granola Recipe

Name: Homemade Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups quick cooking rolled oats; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ; 1 cup grape nuts cereal; 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts (optional); 1 cup sunflower seeds; 1 cup canola oil; 1 cup corn syrup; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1 cup shaved almonds; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries; Optional: 1 cup chopped dates, and 1 cup chopped raisens, stored in a seperate jar for those who like them.

Servings: persons

5 cups quick cooking rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 cup grape nuts cereal
1/2 cup ground hazelnuts (optional)
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup canola oil
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup shaved almonds
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
Optional: 1 cup chopped dates, and 1 cup chopped raisens, stored in a seperate jar for those who like them.

1
In a saucepan, bring to boil the oil, corn syrup and brown sugar, just to dissolve the sugar. Take off heat and stir in the vanilla.
2
In a separate very large container, mix the dry ingredients, including the nuts.
3
Pour the warm oil sugar mixture over the dried ingredients and mix well.
4
Spread out on a large cookie sheet and bake @ 250 for 45 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes. Then increase heat to 350 and bake for an additional 14 minutes, stirring after 7 minutes. Watch at the last to not over brown.
5
Keeps in closed container for cereal for quite awhile.

2125

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

197

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups quick cooking rolled oats, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ, and more.

Yes, Homemade 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.

Homemade Granola

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