Sometimes when we were growing up, my mom would make granola. When we got to junior high and high school, it became a favorite snack before track practice and during meets. Our friends loved it, too.
I don't think I've made it since I've been married, but I decided to give it a try. I tried a different recipe from the one I grew up on (it was labeled "The Best Granola"), but to be honest... I didn't like it as well. So the pictures are from the "new" recipe, but I am going to share the "old" recipe.
I have recommended the More With Less Cookbook before, and I am plugging it again now. It actually has several granola recipes, but (I think) this is the one my mom used.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Combine in a large bowl 7 cups of dry ingredients including
- at least 2-3 c rolled oats, plus other grains and nuts as desired:
- wheat germ
- whole wheat flour
- wheat bran
- wheat grits
- cornmeal
- soy flour, grits, or roasted beans
- grape nuts
- uncooked cereals (Ralston, Wheatens, etc.)
- sunflower seeds
- sesame seeds
- pumpkin seeds, roasted
- fresh grated or dried coconut
- dry milk
- chopped nuts
- spices- cinnamont, nutmeg, etc.
Combine separately and pour over dry ingredients 1 cup liquids including as desired:
- honey
- syrup
- molasses
- brown sugar (use 2 T water with 1/2 c sugar)
- oil
- melted margarine/butter
- peanut butter
- milk or cream
Bake in large greased baking pans 30-60 minutes, stirring often. DO not over-brown. Crunchiness depends on proportions and baking time. For a chunkier cereal, allow to cool undisturbed, then break into pieces. Add when cool, as desired:
raisins
chopped dates
dried apples
apricots
other fruits
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