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Monday Morning in the Kitchen: Granola

One of my favorite breakfasts is fresh fruit topped with yogurt and granola.  This recipe is easily adapted, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients.



Granola

6 cups grains (I used 3 c. rolled oats, 2 c. steel-cut oats, and 1 c. ground flax seed)
4 cups total of nuts/coconut/sunflower seeds
1 cup dried (or freeze-dried) fruit (I used apples and strawberries)
2 tablespoons cinnamon
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup "liquidy" sweetener (I used honey)
1 teaspoon flavoring (I used vanilla)

Mix everything together, spread out on baking sheets, and bake at 250 degrees for an hour.   Recipe fills a gallon-sized container.
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  1. Marisa BMarch 25, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    TY I will try this recipe been wanting to make granola!

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  2. ChristineMarch 26, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    I'll be giving it a try. I'm always looking for healthy things for the kids to eat.

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  3. DebbieMarch 26, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    I am always on the lookout for another granola recipe. Thanks!

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  4. NancyMarch 26, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I've never been a fan of granola - I don't know why because I love all the ingredients.

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  5. NancyMarch 29, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Sounds so good...love homemade granola too. This would be perfect for summer!

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  6. daisy gMarch 29, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    That looks mighty good. What type of oil do you use?

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