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amyoHomemade Granola CrunchIngredients (use vegan versions): 6 cups rolled oats ( I use multi-grain)
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 - 2 cups chopped nuts ( I like almonds & walnuts)
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/3 cup flax seeds ( whole or ground)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup turbinado sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 - 2 cups water
2 cups dried mixed fruit bits of your choice
Directions:1. Mix all ingredients EXCEPT the fruit bits.
2. For granola without chunks, move to step 4.
3. For granola with chunks, Slowly stir in pot over low-medium heat until ingredients become sticky and form clumps (it will be somewhat hard to stir). If you need to add more water, do so.
4. Dump mixture onto 2 large jelly-roll pans, spread evenly.
5. Bake at 300 F for 1 - 1 1/2 hours (less time is needed for the granola with no chunks), stirring every 15-20 minutes. Granola will be a golden brown when it is ready.
6. Cool granola by spreading it out on flattened paper grocery bags.
7. Add dried fruit bits.
Store in an air tight container--it will last several weeks, though ours is always eaten by then.
Makes: 6-10 cups, Preparation time: 10 minutes, Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes
We have been eating this recipe since we first saw it and we agree, it does not last that long. We eat it as a snack and as a snack with soy milk. luv ya A
Archived comment by: rubberbelly1
This is great stuff. I used half the amount of sugar, but next time will just follow the recipe. While I liked it, dd#2 and company did not. I mix granola with homemade sweetened yogurt and fruit anyways, so I get my sugar from there.
Archived comment by: hooker
