Saturday, January 10, 2009
Aunt Karen's HOMEMADE GRANOLA (no sugar)
4 C Old-fashioned Rolled Oats
2 C Shredded Coconut
2 C Slivered Almonds
Toss the oats, coconut,& almonds together in a large bowl. Then whisk together the following ingredients:
1/2 C Vegetable Oil
1/2 C Honey
1 Tsp Cinnamon
2 Tsp Vanilla
1 Tbsp Hot Water
Pour the liquids over the oat mixture and stir until all the oats and nuts are coated. Pour onto a cookie sheet. Bake in a *325 degree oven, stirring every 15 minutes until the mixture turns a nice golden brown - about 40 minutes. Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool stirring occasionally. Then add your choice of all or any of the following:
Small diced dried apricots
Dried Cherries
Dried Cranberries
1 C Roasted Salted Cashews
1 C Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
1 C Roasted Pistacio nuts
Serve Granola with berries and yogurt.
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To make this healthier granola, use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil. :)
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