Homemade Granola
Easy, fast, healthy grains to enjoy anytime. Simple recipe included here.
FOOD
Cecily Cole-Jones
4/26/2023
A delicious & easy way to eat healthy, and you make it yourself.
Best granola ever! You won't believe how good it is until make it yourself! This additive treat is easy, quick & packed w/healthy, yumminess. Using rolled oats, nuts and dried fruit makes this granola a winner to have for breakfast, lunch or snacking.
Go from mixing to eating in about 30 minutes!
What you need:
- Cookie Sheet 
- Silicone mat (or non-stick spray) 
- Rubber Spatula/wooden spoon 
- Measuring Cups 
- Measuring Spoons 
- 2 Bowls: 1 large 1 small 
RECIPE:
- 4 cups rolled oats 
- 1 cup whole pecans (or walnuts) 
- 2/3 cup craisins/raisins 
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes 
- 1 teasp pure vanilla 
- 1/2 teasp each: cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt 
- 1/4 cup orange juice 
- 1/4 cup olive oil 
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey) 
STEPS:
- Pre-heat oven 350 degrees 
- Put craisins in orange juice to soak set aside 
- Mix dry ingredients (not coconut or craisins) 
- Mix in nuts 
- Add vanilla, oil & syrup mix well 
- Turn out onto cookie sheet (if no mat, spray w/non-stick 1st) 
- Drain craisins & set aside 
- Pat w/spoon to flatten- bake for about 15 minutes breaking it up during cook time 
- Brown to your desired color, (20 mins tops) and be careful not to overcook (DON'T BURN) 
- Remove from oven immediately add craisins & coconut & toss 
Let cool store in a air tight jar & enjoy!
