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My husband loves granola cereal. He can take out a little box in one sitting without a problem! Lately, I feel like I am buying numerous little boxes every time I go shopping so I decided it was time to find a recipe for a homemade version.
In an attempt to save some cash and give him something healthier I decided to take on the cereal challenge. Who knew granola was so easy to make?! Now I admit this isn't the healthiest but it was delicious. In fact my daughter took a bite and said "mmmm, Momma, you gave me a little taste of heaven!" She knows how to give me compliment!
What I love about this recipe is that you can make it into whatever you want...more or less nuts/sugar, different dried fruits/nuts, etc. My next challenge is to to make it healthier yet still taste good...I am experimenting with applesauce instead of oil.
Cranberry Granola
Slightly Adapted from Alton Brown
Serves 6
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped almonds
1/2 shredded coconut
6 Tablespoons brown sugar
6 Tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey, (or to taste)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoons of salt
1 cup dried cranberries
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar.
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In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt.
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Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color. Remove from oven, add cranberries and mix until evenly distributed.
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Granola will become crunchier as it cools. Store in an airtight container.
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1 comment:
Awww, what a great compliment from your little one. I love the cranberries in there. I need to try to make some granola one of these days so thanks for sharing your recipe.
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