Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2005

This is the best tasting granola I have ever had. It beats any store bought granola too. The only change I made was to add an extra tablespoon each of the pure maple syrup and the brown sugar. Be sure to use REAL maple syrup. This is definitely a keeper. Great on yogurt, on top of oatmeal, ice cream topper or just to munch on. One suggestion is to try to clump the granola up with your hands otherwise, it's pretty loose granola, but still delicious!

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LISA

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2004

Fabulous granola! The changes I made were to use sliced almonds rather than slivered, used only 1/2 the coconut, subbed hazelnuts and walnuts for the sunflower seeds, used light brown rather than dark brown sugar, added vanilla, pumpkie pie spice, and cinnamon, and omitted the raisins. The granola is plenty sweet. Next time, I may try a little less sugar. I layered this granola with a pumpkin cream filling for pumpkin parfaits (divine!), served with soymilk for cereal, and ate all by itself, of course. I did bake it at the recommended 250 F for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes or so. I'll definitely be making this again!

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WILLWOLF

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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2004

i love this granola! i use half the amount of coconut called for, add some vanilla to the maple syrup mixture and instead of almonds, i use about 3/4 cup of walnuts. REALLY tasty! i usually enjoy some over vanilla yogurt with fresh fruit on the side. mmmmmmm!!! ;0)

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2004

I had to hide this in order to stop eating it warm from the oven!!! Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

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JUDI LEAMING

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2004

I only had a 7 oz package of coconut so I used that and added about 6 oz of dried fruit (apricots, craisins, cherries and golden raisins). I only had 1/2 a cup of real maple syrup so I made up the rest with regular syrup and used closer to 3/4 a cup of brown sugar since I like my granola more on the sweeter side. I also added a large spoonful of apricot preserves and some vanilla extract to the syrup mixture and heated it in the microwave for about 2 minutes so it would mix in evenly. I served this over yogurt and enjoyed it very much. Thanks Jennifer.

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JOSIE

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2004

I changed this recipe a little bit. I omitted the coconut and sunflower seeds and used flax seed unstead of wheat germ. A good overall recipe, but not as sweet as I had hoped for.

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RECIPERAVEN

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2004

This is terribly addicting stuff. I added wheat germ and flax seed as well. I've also doubled it. I just can't get enough of this recipe. And it lasts for quite a while. I didn't have the burning problem but I stirred about every 15 minutes or so. Great recipe!!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2003

Very good! Addicting! I didn't put as much coconut in and added 1/2 cup sliced almonds and it was delicioso! I would reccomend it to anyone unless they like chunky granola as I could not get it to stay in chunks at all, but that didn't detract from the excellent flavor!

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LARISSAMAY

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2003

Excellent granola!! I couldn't get it to squeeze into bigger clumps (I think I overdid the small ingredients, like wheat germ and sesame seeds) but the taste was wonderfully crunchy and just sweet enough. I mixed every 10-15 minutes and didn't notice any burning. Excellent with cold milk.

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CHILICAT

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2003

I love coconut so I loved this recipe. If you don't love coconut you might want to cut back on the amount in this recipe. I did add 1/2 cup of slivered almonds since they weren't in the recipe list. This is great granola and I will make it again!

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CHERYL FRANCES

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2003

Very good granola! My mom made some for Xmas this pasy year (different recipe)and put them in decorated jars and gave as gifts! The jars leftover, she gave to me, which I used for breakfast (with a little milk...hmmm good). Having run out and wanting more, I found this recipe. I used less coconut and in addition to the REAL maple syrup, I added a couple TBLS of honey. I also assume that the submitted had intended for almonds to be in the ingrediant list so I just added 1/4c almonds, and then another 1/3c of a halved pecan/walnut mix. Like another reviewer before me - to ensure that this doesn't burn, stir every 8-10 minutes!! When I pulled out of the oven, I added raisins, crasins, and some dried pineapple. GREAT granola! Very versatile to add what nuts and fruits you want and we are very pleased with the result! Mom = this recipe is almost as good as yours!! Thanks Jennifer for posting!

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DREGINEK

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2003

This recipe turned out wonderfully for me, though I am still wondering where the almonds are! We toasted in the oven for 45 minutes then stirred gently and returned to oven for another 25 minutes, so not quite as long as recipe recommended. I used only 1/2 a package of coconut in the mix and after toasting added 1/3 cup dried and sweetened cranberries and 1/3 cup of dried banana slices. My daughter is now addicted to this stuff and we plan to try many variations by adding different dried fruit .... next week is tropical granola with dried pineapple and papaya.

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Ross

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2003

I made 1/2 the recipe and used 1 c chopped almonds, which I think was a bit too much, so next time i'll use 3/4 cup. I ommited the coconut and the sunflower seeds because i didn't have any, and also used less oil. Overall, I think it was yummy; sweet, crunchy and delicious.

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2003

Wasn't a very good recipe at all...i tried it twice ... important to use REAL maple syrup... where are the almonds in this recipe?? also must CONSTANTLY stir the granola so it doesnt burn..blah....

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2002

This recipe looks fabulous, but I am wondering where the almonds in "Almond Maple Granola" went. They aren't listed in the ingredients! I'm bummed! I'll guess on my own but would love suggestions.

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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2002

This is the best friggin' granola this side of the country. I didn't add the oil because I didn't want my granola tasting like olives but this recipe still spanked. Also, don't make granola, set your timer (esp. for 1h and 35 mins!)and then go kick the can for a while unless you want to come back and find your kitchen engulfed in flames. Watch it carefully and stir it up every 5 to 8 minutes. Otherwise, happy toasting.

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