Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2008

I was very happy with the way this turned out. I've made granola before, but other recipes I've tried took a lot more time and made a big mess. This was really simple and it came out great. I baked it on parchment paper & had no mess at all. I used mostly applesauce with a little coconut oil and added ground flaxseed. This will be the granola recipe I use from now on. Thanks for sharing!

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Parie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Sandy, Utah, USA

Living In: Columbus, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2008

This recipe was a really good starting point. Instead of rolled oats I used Red Mill 5 grain rolled whole grains. I substituted applesauce for the oil and blackstrap molasses for the honey. I also added a mixture of 1 tablespoon flaxseed (ground) and 3 tablespoons of water, which acts like an egg to bind the ingredients. I did not have any cranberries so I used raisins and for the nuts i used a mix of almonds, pistachios, and walnuts. I also added a sprinkle of nutmeg. Delicious, nutritious, and highly recommended! I will definitely be making this regularly.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: May 13, 2008

This is a fantastic recipe! I mix different things into it every time! You can adjust the moisture level by reducing the honey so it in later weeks it will be less sticky.

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aakhtar2

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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2008

I love this granola. I didn't have wheat germ so I ground up some flax seed in my coffee grinder, great replacement and very good for you too. I also cooked it in a 9x13 baking dish with higher sides so it was easier to stir with less chance of spilling. I do think this added some cook time because it wasn't all in a thin layer, but all in all I think I added about 15 extra minutes. A definate staple recipe in my house.

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jcromwell

Living In: Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2008

I enjoyed this granola very much. My husband, however, thought it had an "odd" after-taste. Not quite sure what it was ... the oil maybe? I will try again with a fresh bottle of oil.

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Renee

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Burlington, Vermont, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2008

yummy!

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heather_belden

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2007

very easy, and very tasty. can leave out the nuts and is still great paired with yogurt or plain.

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GODSARTIST

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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2007

This was good! I only used about a cup of honey, and it was sweet enough for me. If you like bigger clumps of granola, try pressing it down into the pan before you bake it, and don't stir it while it's cooking.

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ESJESSI

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2007

Really good! Me mum totally dug it and it was great with yogurt. Will make again.

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Annie

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Susanville, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2007

I wasn't going to make this because I didn't think there was any way it could be that much better than store-bought granola to make it worth the extra effort. Even right after making it, I was not impressed. But it is really delicious, better than store-bought granola, not to mention the fact that I know exactly what went into it and can always adjust the ingredients as I see fit. Not that I think I will make any adjustments as it was pretty perfect as it is.

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RAZZMATAZZ

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Living In: Paris, Île-De-France, France

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2007

I have been looking for a granola recipe that tasted like the granola my mom made in the 1970's - This was it! This is a great recipe that I will use over and over!

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Jennmtj

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Granby, Connecticut, USA

Living In: Leesburg, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2005

Fun & easy to make. I've made this a few times already & usually add raisins. Great for healthy snack or homemade cereal. I suggest after baking you spread it on wax paper to allow it to cool & get crunchy. It might stick on pan as it hardens.

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