Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2006

This recipe is GREAT! I updated it and don't use raisens (not a fan), but instead use dried cranberries and blueberries. It makes the granola look beautiful. I have given it out as gifts on many occasions and every one begs for the recipe.

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gitskt

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2006

This recipe went over really well with my family when they came to visit for Christmas. Everyone loved it! It's not too sweet and really delicious! I did cut back on the coconut and only used a 7 oz. package, which was still plenty. I wouldn't change anything else. Thanks for a great recipe!

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Andrea

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Binghamton, New York, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2006

Oops this is my first review and I messed up the first time. I made 3 batches of granola tonight, and this one was the only one that turned out well. After I dumped in an entire bag of coconut, I thought that was way too much, so I doubled all the other ingredients and added 1-2 cups of crushed pecans (can't remember which one). It was fabulous, just the right sweetness. I will be giving this one away as Christmas gifts. AWESOME recipe, just use half the coconut! Thanks for the help!

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Anne in Colorado

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2006

Very delicious granola! YUM! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe :o)

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SCHWANLADY

Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2006

I was expecting this to be clumpier, hence the four stars. I did cook it on two pans & I did cut back on the coconut a bit. I also used golden raisins. I made this into a breakfast parfait for my grandson by layering yogurt (that I flavored w/ vanilla & brown sugar), banana slices & this granola...he loved it! And my hubby was so enticed by my grandson's breakfast the he asked me to make him one too. Thansk Jennifer Scharp!

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IMVINTAGE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Living In: Keller, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2006

AWESOME!!!! I made this last week using the original recipe, but added flax seeds and rice crispies... it was great! This week I decreased the oil by 1/2 and added the rest in Honey. I also added some powdered chai drink mix for flavor(into the maple syrup mixture), and what came out of my oven was YUMMY!!!! Thanks so much for such a great recipe to build off of!

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Marcea P

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2006

Good stuff! I Added 1/3 c. milled flax and a 1/4 c more oatmeal. I also substituted the maple syrup for 3 Tbsp honey and 3 Tbsp sorghum. Instead of sunflower seeds, I used pecans and walnuts. Delicious!

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RockStarPrincess

Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2006

This is delicious & versitle. I made it with what I already had on hand. I substituted raw honey for the syrup, flax seed for the sunflower seeds,oat bran for the wheat germ chopped walnuts for the almonds, coconut oil & a combination of chopped dates, figs & raisins totaling 1 cup. I would definately make this again!

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CINDY3539

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Hinckley, Ohio, USA

Living In: Holiday, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2006

If I could give this 10 stars I would. I used milled flax seed instead of wheat germ, sliced almonds, and after reading What a Dish's review--a 7 oz can of coconut and 4 T of brown sugar, and I used her idea to put into 2 pans in the oven. I will add some whole almonds next time per LadyJayPee's suggestion. I used regular pancake syrup (sorry! didn't have the "real stuff") and a spoonful of cane syrup (like a mild molasses). I left mine in the oven a little too long, because it wasn't getting crisp, before I realized that it crisps up AFTER you take it out of the oven. It is delicious and different than any cereal I've ever had, and I can't stop nibbling on it!

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GRANNYLOOHOO

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: Bixby, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Katy, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2006

used sweetened coconut instead of plain on accident. used oat bran instead of wheat germ. Mixed this granola (about 1 cup) with 8 oz plain fat free yougurt and about 1/2 cup of thawed stawberries, cut up. SO GOOD!

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