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Mom's Best Granola

SUBMITTED BY: IAMJENNIE PHOTO BY: Marni

"A crunchy, nutty granola that never fails to get compliments from breakfast guests."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min
Original recipe yield 14 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 7 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds and almonds. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, boiling water, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly coated. Spread in a thin layer on a large baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir every 30 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Granola will crisp up more when cooled.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2005 by Frankfort
My batch was over-cooked after 20 mins of cooking. Since I have a new oven (see other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2005 by STACIA70
This is an awesome recipe. It has the perfect amount of sweetness and the coconut takes on a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by OTTOS2
I absolutely loved this recipe! I have been looking for a good granola recipe, and this is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by BETHMCAFEE
Fabulous base recipe- add what you like or have on hand. Makes a good batch of granola at a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by Marni
I added dry roasted edemame and dried cranberries to give this color. Also I listened to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2006 by nanaimobar
This turned out alright, I baked it for about an hour, and it was a little overdone...it also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by hrtbrkr1189
I have made this multiple times, and its amazing, although I don't use the wheat germ or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by Marina
I added a little bit of cinnamon. Pecans, dried cramberries, dried apricots, rice kriespies MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2007 by Sarah
I followed all the directions. Preheated the oven to 325 and in the first 1/2 hour everything... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2007 by AmateurChef
I added all bran and some other dried fruits and it turned out okay... MORE


 
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