Granola recipe?

eheld1

I love granola, but it's expensive and usually not that great for you.

Is anyone making their own granola and is willing to share their recipe?

bprague

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SeasideOasis

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livelovelearn2011

It is really easy to make your own. My recipe is pretty simple, but you could use it as a base.

Mix 4 c. oats with 3/4 c. nuts.
Melt 1 1/2 sticks butter in microwave. Mix 2/3 c. brown sugar, 2 T. maple syrup until all is melted.
Pour over oats and nuts, and stir.

Dump onto sprayed cookie sheet and bake 25 min. in 350 degree oven.

My SIL adds dried cranberries before she bakes it. My DH eats it with milk. I add it to yogurt and fresh fruit. It is very versatile!

crystalmichelle82

4 cups oats
1/2 c coconut flakes
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tbs flax seed
1/2 c pecans
1/2 c pumpkin seeds
1/2 c sunflower seeds
2 tbs grape seed oil
1/4 c honey
2 tbs sugar free maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c dried cherries
1 c dried cranberries


Mix all dry ingredients except the dried fruit together. Add in wet and combine well. Spread in large sheet pan sprayed with non stick spray. Cook 1 hour on 250 stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even color. Once cooled, add dried fruit and store in airtight container.

Devani34

4 cups oats
1/2 c coconut flakes
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tbs flax seed
1/2 c pecans
1/2 c pumpkin seeds
1/2 c sunflower seeds
2 tbs grape seed oil
1/4 c honey
2 tbs sugar free maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c dried cherries
1 c dried cranberries


Mix all dry ingredients except the dried fruit together. Add in wet and combine well. Spread in large sheet pan sprayed with non stick spray. Cook 1 hour on 250 stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even color. Once cooled, add dried fruit and store in airtight container.

This sounds good. Gonna have to try this one. Thanks for sharing

claudiandw

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS

Ingredients
4 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking soda, vanilla, butter or margarine, honey and brown sugar. Stir in the 2 cups assorted chocolate chips, raisins, nuts etc.
Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes then cut into bars. Let bars cool completely in pan before removing or serving.

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS

Ingredients
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sweetened condensed milk, butter, coconut, almonds, chocolate chips and cranberries with your hands until well blended. Press flat into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, depending on how crunchy you want them. Lightly browned just around the edges will give you moist, chewy bars. Let cool for 5 minutes, cut into squares then let cool completely before serving.


CHEWY GRANOLA BARS (Ina Garten, Food Network)

Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup shredded coconut, loosely packed
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 12-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.

Toss the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.

Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.

Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for a minute, then pour over the toasted oatmeal mixture. Add the dates, apricots, and cranberries and stir well.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until light golden brown. Cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature.

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Emmadennewitz

3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Mix Oats and almonds in a large mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix all remaining ingredients with a whisk.

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the oats and blend well until evenly coated.

Spread over a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes so it doesn’t burn. It’s done when it feels dry and has a nice golden brown color.

Allow to cool before serving.

hollyrlambert

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eveydunton

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sueozzy

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