Mom's Best Granola Recipe
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Mom's Best Granola

By: IAMJENNIE 
"A crunchy, nutty granola that never fails to get compliments from breakfast guests."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 14 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 461 | Total Fat: 25.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by hrtbrkr1189   view full review
I have made this multiple times, and its amazing, although I don't use the wheat germ or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2008 by Robyn   view full review
Tasty, and not too sweet (which I like!). I divided the recipe between two cookie sheets, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2005 by STACIA70   view full review
This is an awesome recipe. It has the perfect amount of sweetness and the coconut takes on a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by ThanksgivingTwinsMom   view full review
great recipe with a few 'tweaks' to suit your tastes: like the other reviewers, I cut down the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2005 by Puella   view full review
My batch was over-cooked after 20 mins of cooking. Since I have a new oven (see other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by Marni   view full review
I added dry roasted edemame and dried cranberries to give this color. Also I listened to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by OTTOS2   view full review
I absolutely loved this recipe! I have been looking for a good granola recipe, and this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2007 by Sarah   view full review
I followed all the directions. Preheated the oven to 325 and in the first 1/2 hour everything...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by BETHMCAFEE   view full review
Fabulous base recipe- add what you like or have on hand. Makes a good batch of granola at a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by Marina   view full review
I added a little bit of cinnamon. Pecans, dried cramberries, dried apricots, rice kriespies

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