Megan's Granola
Description
This granola recipe is packed with healthy toasted oats, crunchy nuts, and seeds sweetened with maple syrup for a delicious homemade breakfast cereal.
Ingredients
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8 cups rolled oats
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1 1/2 cups wheat germ
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1 1/2 cups oat bran
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1 cup sunflower seeds
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1 cup finely chopped almonds
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1 cup finely chopped pecans
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1 cup finely chopped walnuts
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1 cup vegetable oil
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3/4 cup honey
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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2 cups raisins or sweetened dried cranberries
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2
Combine oats, wheat germ, oat bran, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a large bowl.
3
Stir oil, honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then pour over dry ingredients and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheets and spread out evenly.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and toasted, about 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes, then stir in raisins.