Homemade Granola Recipe

Name: Homemade Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups rolled oats (not quick oats); 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil; 4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for greasing the baking sheet; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup apple juice; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies; 1 cup wheat germ; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup roughly chopped almonds; 1/4 cup flax seeds

Servings: persons

6 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for greasing the baking sheet
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
1/4 cup roughly chopped almonds
1/4 cup flax seeds

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a bowl, toss the oats with the oil, melted butter and salt.
3
Spread the mixture out on 2 baking sheets and toast in the oven for 12 minutes, shaking the pans twice during the cooking time and making sure the oats don't burn.
4
Set aside to cool a bit.
5
Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
6
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, apple juice and molasses.
7
Stir the mixture until combined, then heat over medium heat, stirring, until barely bubbling.
8
Stir in the vanilla extract.
9
Toss together the toasted oats, rice cereal, wheat germ, pecans, sunflower seeds, almonds and flax seeds.
10
Pour in the sugar mixture, stirring as you pour.
11
Toss to combine; it will be sticky!
12
Thoroughly grease a baking sheet or line it with greased foil.
13
Tip the mixture onto the baking sheet, spread out and bake until golden, about 30 minutes.
14
Let cool, then use a fork to make clusters.
15
Store in a jar until ready to use.

1728

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 6 cups rolled oats (not quick oats), 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil, 4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for greasing the baking sheet, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 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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