My mom and I started making this granola at least 9 years ago and we've stuck with it for our tried and true recipe since. I'd say it has a pretty good track record. Full of whole grains, fiber, healthy fats, and protein AND low in sugar. I mean what else could you want? A good side note is that it fills your home, apartment, dorm, etc with the warm smells of fall. YUMS. ALL. AROUND.
RECIPE:
4c Old Fashioned Oats
1c Flaked Coconut (optional)
1/2c Wheat Germ
1/2c Flax Seed
1/4c Chia Seed
1c Slivered Almonds
1/2c Pumpkin Seeds
1 1/2t Salt
1 1/2t Cinnamon
1/4c Canola Oil
1/4c Brown Sugar
1/4c Honey
1/3c Water
1T Vanilla
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine oats, coconut, wheat germ, flax seed, chia seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
2. Mix oil, brown sugar, honey, water, and vanilla in a medium sauce pan on the stovetop set to medium heat.
3. Drizzle over dry ingredients and mix to combine. (Don't worry if some chunks form they make the best pieces!)
4. Place all combined ingredients in a 13x9 inch pan and bake at 275 for 1 hour stirring every 15-20 minutes.
5. Once completely cooled place in a glass jar for safe keeping!
6. Enjoy with yogurt, ice cream, baked apples, by it's self as a snack, etc!
Pictured below:
The way we store this very granola at my house.
You know it's a good recipe when it makes it on the inside of the cupboard door beside a diy stained glass art frog from a craft at Mimi and Grandpas house with the cousins years ago!
My best pal and editor in chief Genevieve and her pup and pup in chief Ayah ft. this giant cigar tree leaf!