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Granola
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Amazing
07/16/2008 at 08:34am
User: KATIE from Pepperell, MA User Rating:
This recipe was great. I substituted light brown sugar for dark brown and chopped dried apricots for raisins. It is really good plain but even better on vanilla yogurt.
Awesome!
06/24/2008 at 11:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Among the best granolas I've ever had.
why buy it?
06/17/2008 at 03:42pm
User: Anna from Austin, TX User Rating:
After trying this I decided there was no reason ever to waste money on a box of store bought granola again. This is fantastically easy, highly versatile, and your house will smell amazing :)
Fantastic & Easy
05/22/2008 at 12:01pm
User: tooti from kansas city, MO User Rating:
I love this granola- it is not too sweet- so easy to make- thanks
Delicious
05/12/2008 at 04:42pm
User: Karen from Butler, PA User Rating:
This is an extremely tasty recipe, exactly as written. The only quibble I have with it is the 6 servings listed. At that rate, after a crude calculation, the calories come in at a little over 711 per serving! Yikes... I think if the serving size came down to more like a third cup each, the nutritional values come more into line. Eaten in moderate portion sizes, this is a great source of fiber and has some protien as well; right around 215 calories.
Best Granola EVER!!
03/18/2008 at 05:57pm
User: Jodi from Red Wing, MN User Rating:
I love granola, but this is by far the best granola I've ever had. I made using pecans instead of cashews (I had them on had the first time and everyone loved it so much, I haven't had the heart to change it). I also use 100% pure maple syrup as I'm not fond of the cloying "pancake syrup" types. I've even found that the slow baking perks up slightly stale coconut or nuts (and I would guess the oats, too), so it's a great way to use up items nearing the end of their shelf-life. My husband adds dried fruits and M&Ms for gorp. My kids love it on fruit and ice cream. Me? I love it with milk in a bowl...or straight out of the container. There is no end to it's uses! Can't rave enough...LOVE IT!!!
very good
02/20/2008 at 02:27pm
User: Dawn from Chicago Ridge, IL User Rating:
I have made three different granola recipes . This one was the best ! But I did not have almonds so I used sunflower kernels instead and it turned out just as good . I also baked my 15 minutes longer , it seemed too moist and I wanted more crisp . But the taste was wonderful . Thank you
Great Flavor
02/14/2008 at 03:04pm
User: Rebecca from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
I substituted butter for half of the oil, and added a variety of nuts and fruits. Overall I thought this was really tasty. I was disappointed, though, that it didn't stick together in big clumps. It's mostly just loose oats. Perhaps it needs more syrup? Great flavor as is, though.
Absolutely Wonderful!!!
02/02/2008 at 09:31am
User: Pam from Saint Cloud, MN User Rating:
I made this morning for my family and to share with friends. I did not have almonds, so substituted pecans. It tastes wonderful!! My 10 year old took a bowl to eat and it is still warm. Great recipe.
Outrageously Good Eats! And An Alternate Way to Do It
01/29/2008 at 05:19pm
User: Nancy from Harrisburg, PA User Rating:
Mix the syrup, sugar, coconut, salt and oil in a large bowl. I also add cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well. Now, add the oats and nuts and mix well. If you like added fiber, sprinkle on your fiber powder and mix well. Spread on sheet pans and bake. For some reason, mixing this way makes for a chunkier granola, which stays crunchy longer. Yum!
A Healthy snack you just can't beat!
01/14/2008 at 02:49pm
User: Jessica from Hopewell Junction, NY User Rating:
I can't keep this around for very long! The recipe is the perfect blend for the perfect granola! I also add dried cranberries, dried cherries and banana chips! Even my kids eat it by the handful!! Just a tip, adding a little corn syrup helps to "clump" the granola a little more! Delicious!! Go Alton!
Yummy
01/02/2008 at 11:08am
User: marcus from oxford, MD User Rating:
Yes, Yummy. I have now made this recipe many times over the last few months. I would say that you have to like garonla to reaaly enjoy this recipe. I have mixed and matched different nuts to get the right combination that I like. I found that the best mix for me and my friends is just the almonds, oats, and rasins. I don't care much for coconut. My friends enjoy it when it first comes out of the oven. It will make your kitchen smell great. I eat mine with milk in the morning as ceral. It's much cheaper than the store brands and you know the real ingredients. Enjoy
Granola
01/01/2008 at 08:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a very easy good granola. The ingredients can easily be changed and substitued for others for variety or just my families individual taste. I used honey instead of maple syrup and it worked just fine; I also added dried fruit into the mix when cooking was done. I actually take this granola and mix it in with Alton's steel cut oatmeal recipe in the mornings for an awesome oatmeal with an unbelievable added crunch.
Warning! Your family will love this
12/29/2007 at 07:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thanks, Alton for making me look like a genius to my family. We've used dried cranberries and banana chips. It is so good. The possibilites of things you can use are endless. One time I put M&Ms in and the kids said they didn't need them in it. I almost fainted.
The best..........
12/27/2007 at 08:37am
User: sheila from dulles, VA User Rating:
I tried this and it turned so good...loved it!
Alton is the best!
12/01/2007 at 05:59pm
User: DONNA from Tallahassee, FL User Rating:
Great taste, easy to make! I filled clear canisters with this mix and gave them as holiday gifts - a cheerful bow tops it off!
wonderful goodness!
09/20/2007 at 07:39pm
User: melissa from Lambertville, MI User Rating:
The taste of this is amazing. Never buying it again. Thanks Alton.
Great!
08/31/2007 at 07:59pm
User: koko from New York, NY User Rating:
My husband LOVES this granola recipe. I have to make a batch or two once a week so that he can eat it for breakfast. You can use different kinds of the nuts and dried fruit to make a variety of different granola.
excellent.right balance.
07/13/2007 at 05:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i substitute oil with unsalted butter. it tastes better.i also add 1/2 cup each of pepitas and sunflower seeds.power breakfast.
This is awesome!
06/17/2007 at 07:40pm
User: Carrie from Jonesborough, TN User Rating:
I made this for a family camping trip, but omitted the raisins and added chocolate chips, dried blueberries and dried cherries. Yummo!
Wow. Our new family favorite.
05/19/2007 at 09:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fantastic granola recipe. Never lasts long at our house.
Best Granola Ever
05/14/2007 at 03:26pm
User: eden from seattle, WA User Rating:
I can't get enough of this granola. Plain with milk, over yogurt, by the handful out of the canister... I'm a goner.
Ymmm. Better than anything you can get at the store.
04/25/2007 at 03:24pm
User: Lauren from west lafayette, IN User Rating:
This is very good granola. I didn't use all the ingredients called for (substituted some of the nut varieties). Watch it in the stove. The last thing you want is burned granola.
FANTASTIC!!!
04/11/2007 at 01:20am
User: Laura from Goodyear, AZ User Rating:
Not only is this a healthy snack, but it also make your home smell heavnely!!!
granola
04/05/2007 at 03:54pm
User: liliana from amarillo, TX User Rating:
easy to make and very good!I did not use the coconut because I don't like it but it came up very good anyways!!!
Simple and Outstanding
03/30/2007 at 04:39am
User: Lance and Mari from Duvall, WA User Rating:
This is a very simple recipe to use. We go through it so fast, I usually make two batches at once. Also, try substituting pecans pulsed in a food processor for the cashews.
Alton does it again
03/29/2007 at 06:23pm
User: Eric from Richfield, MN User Rating:
Very good recipe to use as a baseline. I cut the nuts and coconut since I'm not a huge fan of either. Store it in some vacuum bags and you have a fast breakfast or snack to take with you out the door.
Makes the house smell great!
03/23/2007 at 12:01pm
User: Eric from Austin, TX User Rating:
Great recipe! I agree with the above posters that 75 minutes may be too long. I pulled out at 65 when the oats had a nice light brown color and a crunchy texture. Overall, great recipe!
granola
03/17/2007 at 09:57am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best recipe for granola I have ever made! You can completely customize it by adding other fruits or different nuts. My Family LOVES it!
great breakfast cereal
03/13/2007 at 09:14am
User: allen from Cottonwood, CA User Rating:
We love it . We blend with standard cereal to liven up other cereals.
AB is the man!
02/23/2007 at 08:02pm
User: robert from chicago, IL User Rating:
Best granola recipe on this site. I might cut the maple syrup a little next time to reduce sweetness. Total cook time was 55 minutes. Definitely good eats...
Granola
02/20/2007 at 11:53am
User: MARY from Vista, CA User Rating:
This is a very tasty granola. Everyone loves it.
Best homemade granola!
02/20/2007 at 08:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best homemade granola! I tried to lower the sugar components, but the taste was not the same. I love everything about this recipe and I make it often.
Fabulous and foolproof!
02/14/2007 at 04:43pm
User: Sophie from Flushing, MI User Rating:
The best granola recipe! Not probably low-fat but very tasty even to just sprinkle on top of your regular cereal. I used cranberries instead of raisins - could do without dried fruit altogether.
It's a new hit!
02/13/2007 at 12:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've been taking this to work to eat as a healthy snack. I baked some up as gifts and my coworkers love it. Also served some in little dixie cups topped with dried cranberries for recent gathering; the girls want the recipe! And the combinations of add-ins are endless!
Very Good Granola
02/04/2007 at 11:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This turned out perfect - lightly brown and crispy. I added just a touch of honey to the mixture and pleny of dried fruit after the granola was cooked (figs, approcots, cranberries). A delicious and healthy snack.
Delicious!
02/01/2007 at 04:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Just finished my first batch--halved the recipe and used golden raisins as fruit. I also used vanilla flavoring for a little extra goodness, which worked well with the other ingredients.
best ever!
01/30/2007 at 10:21am
User: SHARI from uniontown, OH User Rating:
i have made this several times, always to rave reviews. i add way more nuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts, filberts, even milled flax seed. i also go overboard on the dried fruit, mixing apricots, dates, fig,cherries,cranberry& blueberry when i can find them. my husband calls this my million dollar granola because by the time i add all the extras the fruit & nuts outway the oats! it is great, and i have never had it "go bad" it's always gone before that happens.
Keep on hand
01/21/2007 at 04:30pm
User: Trude from Republic, MO User Rating:
We really like this recipe. I almost always have some made. We use it as a snack or to top fresh fruit and vanilla yogurt.
BEST granola recipe ever!
01/19/2007 at 07:37pm
User: Stacie from Sheridan, AR User Rating:
Even kiddo will eat this one, and that's major. I've started doubling the recipe, and it's gone in no time. We use pecans since they are plentiful in our neck of the woods, and throw a handful of chocolate chips in once in a while. The ultimate compliment is when my bunch asks, "Mom, when are you making more granola?" (Never thought I'd hear those words in a million years!) Thanks a bunch for the good eats, Alton!
Delicious & Easy!
01/15/2007 at 04:11pm
User: Deb from Broken Arrow, OK User Rating:
You just GOTTA try this recipe! Easy, delicious & good for you, too. The only change we made was this: we added 1/3 cup each regular raisins, golden raisins & dried cherries. I can see where you could easily use dried cranberries or blueberries. We made 2 batches of this to give away at Christmas time & ended up eating it all ourselves!
Make this one!
01/15/2007 at 11:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Really delicious, easy to make, economical.
A wonderful Treat
01/10/2007 at 01:05am
User: Helen from Sweeny, TX User Rating:
I loved this recipe. My husband ate the whole recipe by himself as snacks during the day. I have made this recipe and given as presents to folks who wanted the recipe. all who have eaten it, love it.
AB was right...
01/09/2007 at 04:14pm
User: Gary from Old Bridge, NJ User Rating:
why on earth buy factory made granola ever again? This stuff is so easy and so good and so cheap I was astounded. With high quality ingredients you can actually taste how healthy this is for you. 1 batch doesn't last us a week anymore.
yum yum granola
01/06/2007 at 06:08pm
User: Beth from Pleasureville, KY User Rating:
very easy to prepare and even easier to eat.
Great!!
01/03/2007 at 07:41pm
User: Ann from Ellington, CT User Rating:
I make this granola at least once a week. At Christmas I added it to my home baked goodie baskets and everyone wants the recipe. Sometimes I add chocolate chips after the mixture cools.
Fantabulous
12/19/2006 at 11:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Simply amazing. Very tasty, very easy, just doesn't get any better than this!
Good generic granola recipe...
12/03/2006 at 07:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I substituted honey for maple syrup and it turned out really good...not too sweet.
Wow Awsome!!
11/14/2006 at 01:50pm
User: Linda from Sarasota, FL User Rating:
I love granola and so easy to make.
Alton makes awesome granola
10/28/2006 at 11:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have already made this a while ago...some time during the summer. Both my mom and I ate all of it in a week (we like to put it in our yogurt). I had to hide it so my brother and my dad wouldn't eat it. I was just about to make it a few minutes ago, so I decided to tell everyone to TRY THIS RECIPE!
Alton does it again!
10/21/2006 at 11:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I always check to see if Alton has a recipe first, because everything, from cookies to chicken, comes out perfect if done Altons way! This granola is awesome if you follow the recipe exactly, and is very flexible... I take the nuts out when I make it for my kids and add molasses and salt when I make it for my husband. Alton, I don't know where my family would be without your food genius!
yummy yum yum
10/18/2006 at 02:20pm
User: Laure from saint louis, MO User Rating:
I make this about every 3 months when we need a break from our standard morning cereals. My dear husband loves it. I add dried blueberries and it is a smash. I use the thick cut oats.
Easy, healthy, and delicious
09/23/2006 at 06:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the first time I've had granola, and I have to say, it was exactly what I wanted. It was easy and fun to make, especially for one who doesn't have that much experience in the kitchen. But it was delicious and my family loved it, and I can't wait to make it again!
Excellent Granola
09/16/2006 at 11:14am
User: Carle from baltimore, MD User Rating:
I've tried other recipes for granola but this one we keep coming back to!
Great granola
09/11/2006 at 11:12pm
User: SANDRA from Orangeburg, SC User Rating:
I made this granola for the first time over the weekend. It was easy and delicious. My daughter took some to school and shared with a few friends. Now I have high school seniors asking me for the recipe. So you know it must be great tasting.:) To get more chunks, I spread and pressed down the granola into a foil lined sheet pan when it came out of the oven. Then just peeled off the foil and broke the cooled granola into pieces. I also added dried cranberries and left out the cashews. I plan to try adding more dried fruits or nuts for a little variety. Thanks for the great recipe Sandy, Orangeburg, SC
Good Oats!
09/11/2006 at 10:24pm
User: Melissa from Leeds, AL User Rating:
This is a great tasting, healthy snack that's easy to make and take if you have a party to go to or whatever. If you want leftovers, make extra and keep some at home, because there won't be any left if you take it to a potluck. I used honey instead of maple syrup, and it's easy to substitute if you can't have nuts. I even add dry cereal sometimes just for fun.
This is granola?
09/03/2006 at 10:12am
User: Michele from West Chester, PA User Rating:
I was so looking forward to making this granola but was disappointed. There were not enough ingredients to call this granola. The cashews are too overpowering and there was not enough dried fruit to make it chewy such as dried cranberries, chopped dates or apricots for example. Also the baking time was too long. I made it again adding the dried fruit and a little chocolate chips for sweetness and reduced the baking time. It tasted great!
Awesome & easy!
08/27/2006 at 04:43pm
User: Bonnie from Houston, TX User Rating:
Delicious! I used 1 1/2 C of sliced almonds and no cashews and no raisins, because that's what I had on hand and it is fabulous! And it was so easy that my 2 1/2 year old was thrilled to help out with measuring and mixing! And the whole house just smelled awesome while it was cooking. Next time I may take another poster's suggestion about corn syrup to make some clumps. And I may also adopt the suggestion to bag this as gifts at holiday time! As always, thanks AB.
fantastic
08/20/2006 at 05:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
First time I ever made granola. It was easy and result was outstanding. I no longer purchase granola at the store because the results from this recipe were far superior.
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!
08/09/2006 at 12:41pm
User: Jessica from Vancouver, WA User Rating:
This is INCREDIBLE granola! The perfect recipe I have been looking for. My mom just ate it warm out of the oven with milk and said "This the the best granola ever! A keeper!" :)
Not too sweet -- Awesome!
07/27/2006 at 03:19pm
User: KRISTA from Commerce Twp, MI User Rating:
Loved this recipe! I substituted pecans and blueberries, and added a dash of vanilla extract. I won't be buying ready-made granola ever again!
Simply fabulous
07/10/2006 at 12:46pm
User: Chandra from Maple Heights, OH User Rating:
I make this all the time, I love it!!! Its the only way that I can get my husband to eat oatmeal. I sometimes change it up or follow the recipe to the tee. Actually I am going to make some right now!!! Yummy
yummy, want more clumps though
06/21/2006 at 01:10pm
User: Teresa from South Orange, NJ User Rating:
i've made this recipe three times now and have been really pleased. i followed a previous reviewers suggestion and increased the recipe by 1/3 to make the measurements easier. i'd read previous reviews though about it being clumpless and wanting more of an out-of-hand granola, i've tried a few additions to get it to clump more. first, i tried whipped egg whites. no clumps. next, i added 1 cup of hot water. i got some clumps, but it took forever to cook. today, i decided to try a more mechanical approach and that seems to be the most effective so far. i crowded it a bit more in the sheet pan and then used wax paper to smash it down. i tried to limit the stirring and mashed it back down after each stirring. the result was much more clumpy. also, i added 1/2 cup of flax seed meal and omitted the fruit. definitely a household favorite already.
Mmmm wholesome
06/17/2006 at 10:33am
User: Mary from Austin, TX User Rating:
I was always afraid of making granola. This was fun and easy. Thanks!
Fantastic!
05/30/2006 at 12:46pm
User: Kimberly from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Absolutely the best granola ever! I will NEVER buy granola from the store again. Everyone that has tried this loved it. I shared this recipe with my friends and they can't stop making it. Thanks Alton.
Great Granola
05/28/2006 at 07:40pm
User: CAROL from Pitman, NJ User Rating:
I'm usually not a fan of maple flavoring in anything but syrup, but this was great and the maple flavor was very subtle. An excellent granola.
loved it!
05/25/2006 at 08:25pm
User: Vickie from Richmond Hill, GA User Rating:
This is a great granola recipe! We'll never by it at the store again. I used 1/2 macadamia nuts/cashews, and the sugar/syrup clung beautifully to the macadamia nuts. I had to raise the heat in my oven to brown. I'll make this time and time again.
diabetic recipe
05/24/2006 at 11:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent granola. Being a diabetic, I used Sugar Twin brown sugar and sugar free maple syrup and it tasted just as good as the batch I fixed using regular ingredients. I like crunchy so I used dry roasted unsalted peanuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped walnuts, and chopped almonds. Also used cranraisins and regular raisins. This also gets a four paws up from my mini and giant Schnauzers
easier measurements
05/17/2006 at 01:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I increase everything by one-third to make measuring easier (and to have even more on hand) 4 cups rolled oats 2 2/3 C nuts 1 cup shredded sweet coconut 1/2 C dark brown sugar 1/2 C maple syrup 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cup raisins
...hairy legs and birkenstocks...
05/15/2006 at 11:40pm
User: M from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I will never buy granola again unless in a pinch. This recipe is so easy and open to interpretation --- peanuts insteaad of cashews, add pine nuts, sunflower seeds, dried blueberries instead of raisins and on and on and on. There is always a cambro tub of this in our cupboard now. Thanks Alton! (like he actually reads these.)
Great Flavor
05/02/2006 at 03:08pm
User: CHARITY from Hillsboro, OR User Rating:
Wonderfully flavored! I had a lot of different add-ins, but this is a great starter recipe.
I'll never BUY granola again!
04/28/2006 at 01:28am
User: Sheryl from Rochester, NY User Rating:
This is another fabulous recipe from Alton. I love being able to control exactly what's in my food. This tastes so much better than storebought, plus I feel better giving it to my family knowing that there are no preservatives or other ingredients I can't pronounce like on the box labels! Another big hit here! We substituted craisins for the raisins and it was wonderful.
Must try
04/13/2006 at 01:13pm
User: Lois from E Grand Rapids, MI User Rating:
Everyone asks for this recipe. Great!
Soooooooo Goooood!
04/13/2006 at 10:08am
User: Mary from Bristol, CT User Rating:
This stuff is unbelievably delicious! I just finished my first batch about an hour ago and after it cooled off- I haven't been able to stop munching on it! But like alot of other people, I added Dried cranberries, but this is definately the best add in ever: Butter toffee peanuts! OK, so they're not that healthy, but they are delicious! I also didn't have real maple syrup on hand, so I had to use regular pancake syrup- turned out awesome anyways!
great
04/02/2006 at 03:12pm
User: Linda from Willsboro, NY User Rating:
I add whatever kinds of dried fruit to the granola that want. I enjoy the granola every mornimg with yogurt.
Easy & Great
03/19/2006 at 08:52am
User: KIM from Plymuth, MN User Rating:
This is a family favorite!
The Easiest Thing To Make
03/18/2006 at 09:41pm
User: Tawnya from Oak Park, MI User Rating:
I have made this only one time, to see if it would be worth taking on an upcoming camping trip. It was so easy and the instructions are right on the money!! I added sunflower seeds and cranberries to mine as well as whole almonds and rasins. This is a very versitle recipe, one of the best that I have seen in a while. Thanks Alton!!
Woa Grabola!!!
03/17/2006 at 03:17pm
User: Itzel from Hollywood, CA User Rating:
It is the best granola I've ever eaten or made, and believe, I have eaten too many granolas!!! And believe me, not one as goss as this one! I used whole almods and peanuts and it came out Mmmmm...you just have to be careful with the cooking time, ovens vary and you might get a slightly burned granola if you dont pay attention. Just keep Ur Eye and the results will be worth it!!!
Granola/Alton Brown
03/08/2006 at 05:47pm
User: Tammy from Monticello, GA User Rating:
This granola has a nutty, natural taste, slightly sweetened with natural maple syrup and is very adaptable to any dried fruit or add in. I add a few semi-sweet mini chocolate chips for the kids. My only problem is making the granola easier to eat for snacktime at school. It's hard to eat out of your hand without making a great big mess.
Great Recipe!
03/07/2006 at 12:54pm
User: Janet from St. George, UT User Rating:
This is an easy, healthy, and yummy granola. I am definitely planning to keep some of this on hand at all times.
Awesome!!!
02/28/2006 at 04:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This turned out great. You will never go back to prepared granola.
Just can't go wrong here...
02/21/2006 at 09:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Followed basic instructions the first time around and it was excellent. Then experimented with misc fruit/nuts...etc. the next time. Easy, and good!
yummers!
02/21/2006 at 11:09am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Ab-fab! I added some cheerios and chex. I also added M&M's since it was my Valentine offering this year. Every "Mom" wanted the recipe. Thanks, again, Alton!
THE BEST!!!!!!!
02/17/2006 at 09:51am
User: JACQUELINE from Buffalo, NY User Rating:
I WAS GOING TO GIVE THIS A 4-STAR....THO IT IS PERFECTLY DELICIOUS,IT IS HARD TO WOLF DOWN SINCE THERE'S NO CLUMPS. THEN I RE-READ THE NAME...IT'S GRANOLA, NOT TRAIL MIX! GRANOLA IS TO BE EATEN IN A BOWL WITH MILK LIKE CEREAL, SO IT WOULD BE LOOSE. HOWEVER, PEOPLE DO EAT GRANOLA OUT OF THEIR HANDS ALSO. MY CONCLUSION IS TO USE A SPOON & JUST THROW YOUR HEAD BACK! THE ONLY CHANGE I MADE WAS TO ADD WALNUTS INSTEAD OF CASHEWS. THE SWEETNESS & FLAVOR OF THIS RECIPE IS INCREDIBLY GOOD.......HABIT FORMING!!! ANOTHER KEEPER FROM ALTON!
Granola
02/13/2006 at 07:47pm
User: holly from wallingford, CT User Rating:
Very easy! Very yummy!
I LOVE THIS GRANOLA!
02/06/2006 at 06:19pm
User: Misty from West St. Paul, MN User Rating:
I would give this recipe ten stars if you let me. I made this one afternoon and shared it with a couple of girls at work and they too fell in love with it.Everyone is eating it now and spreading the word on how easy and delish that it is! It will forever be a staple in my kitchen. Thanks Alton!
granola
02/04/2006 at 03:22pm
User: Kay from Kerrville, TX User Rating:
Great and easy. My husband ate all of it.
perfect
01/23/2006 at 03:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I just love this one
Our New Favorite Snack
01/19/2006 at 08:16pm
User: Robin E. from Rock Springs, WY User Rating:
Our family are big fans of granula, but we rarely buy it because it's expensive. Well, this recipe makes a BETTER granula than anything we've tasted before and we can make it for less cost. I like it best it with milk like a breakfast ceral.
Delish!
01/14/2006 at 06:47pm
User: Jacinda from Sammamish, WA User Rating:
I absolutely love this recipe! I am going vegan--a slow process--and this is a great breakfast cereal that I can make easily and I know what is in it! My 3 year old daughter helped me make it and we had a good time--it is so simple to put together. Make sure that you stir every 15 minutes--the diligence pays off! :O)
Grandious Granola
01/10/2006 at 07:57pm
User: David from Lake Orion, MI User Rating:
Whether or not this recipe is cheaper than what the store charges, it does taste great. It's more fun too!
Really good granola
12/18/2005 at 07:57pm
User: DONNA from Oxford, NJ User Rating:
I've been substituting different types of nuts and seeds -- try adding a couple of tablespoons of sesame seeds for a real peanut-y flavor.
Outstanding and Addicting
12/16/2005 at 09:41pm
User: amy from encinitas, CA User Rating:
This granola is really, really delicious and it has a way of making you want to eat more of it. It's simple and unassuming, but it is just so delicious that it never gets old. I used cranberries and cherries in mine and a few raisins. I also used melted butter instead of oil after reading another review that suggested this might make the granola last longer. I keep mine in a ziplock bag and it has stayed fresh and crunchy for a week now. We gave this as a Christmas gift to my daughter's kindergarten teacher and she couldn't stop eating it! I will say that you should check the mixture at 45 minutes to see how far along it is. My oven runs hot so the first batch I made I cooked for 1 1/4 hours and it had a slight burned flavor even though the color was fine. The next batch I cooked for 50 minutes and that was perfect! I'm giving bags of it as Christmas gifts and will make more for myself. VERY, VERY good and easy to make! Thanks, Alton!!!!
Excellent and Cheap
12/02/2005 at 02:39pm
User: Ty from Nowhere, AK User Rating:
Best granola ever, you will find yourself eating it over other unhealthy snacks. Add some corn syrup late in cooking for a clumpy granola.
Loved it!
11/28/2005 at 09:51pm
User: Kara from Greenbrier, TN User Rating:
Ill never eat store bought granola again....
YUMMY!!!!!
10/29/2005 at 11:48am
User: Terri from St Peters, MO User Rating:
I LOVE THIS RECIPE!!! It is sooo easy to make and my family loves it. I make either a double or triple batch and within about 3 days it's gone. I also like to substitute ingredients- pecans for almonds, dates for raisins. Thank you Alton for keeping my family happy and healthy.
WOW!
10/24/2005 at 05:32pm
User: Heather from Johnson, VT User Rating:
This was simple, with ingredients that you can find in your local supermarket. Everyone that tasted it couldn't stop eating it!
ok in NC
09/26/2005 at 05:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
best we've had ever!!!
great!
09/03/2005 at 10:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Loved it! Easy to make and fantastic tasting
Granola
08/27/2005 at 08:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very tasty and easy to do. I had to substitute honey for the maple syrup, but it worked perfectly.
My granola search has ended
08/27/2005 at 04:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Why buy granola when it's this easy to make? I had all of the ingredients already on hand and didn't need to buy a thing. I love that! I made the recipe verbatim except I omitted the raisins -- I love raisins but just wasn't in the mood for a chewy component to the otherwise crunchy goodness. No big deal, raisins can always be put in ad hoc. Soooo good with a bowl of lightly honeyed plain (whole milk) yogurt. My wife is allergic to almonds and has instructed me to make it with peanuts next time. Personally, I think that's heresy, but I'm not about to put up a fight. Anything to get something remotely healthy in her.
homemade granola
08/18/2005 at 06:42pm
User: Jo ellen from Revere, MA User Rating:
wonderful.. I love granola. and to have it homemade.. ill never buy granola again. making it was so easy. and you can add alittle different ingrediants. tonight i made it with molasses, instead of syrup.. came out beautifu.
Yummy!
08/17/2005 at 11:11am
User: Tina from Dearborn, MI User Rating:
Wow! I make this at least once a week to keep up with my family! They LOVE it!!
Great!
08/14/2005 at 03:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Its easy, quick, and tastes great. Very good with vanilla yogurt and blueberries. Make sure to keep an eye on it though - an hour and 15 minutes made it a little past perfect.
Granola Grade
07/29/2005 at 01:39pm
User: Kevin from Perris, CA User Rating:
Simple to construct, yet brings back the essence, and the flavour, of the granola Mom used to make. Recalls the joke we Californians had to endure: How is California like a bowl of granola ? 'Cuz what isn't fruits and nuts is flakes...
The best!
07/08/2005 at 08:37pm
User: CYNDI from granite bay, CA User Rating:
Yum, yum, yum! You'll never go back to store bought again!
Alton Rocks!!!!
06/27/2005 at 12:03pm
User: Lisa from Glendale, AZ User Rating:
I have to admit I have only tried a few granola recipes..This one is the first I have tried w/o honey. I love the crunchy just sweet enough taste. Will definately make again... Thanks Alton!!!
This simple recipe Rocks!!
06/23/2005 at 04:21pm
User: TIMOTHY from Marietta, GA User Rating:
I didn't have cashews, so I used walnut and Pecans. (a little over a cup of nuts) I added Crasins (Dried sweet cranberry) dates and apricots as well. the cook time is really according to your oven. I wouldn't advice 1 hour and 15 minutes for everybody. Alton is King! TinyandReba@aol.com
sooooo yummy
06/21/2005 at 09:30am
User: CAREY from Kingsport, TN User Rating:
soooo easy and soooo good... we'll never buy granola again!
The best Granola I ever had
06/06/2005 at 09:23pm
User: ALEXANDRA from junction city, KS User Rating:
I have made this granola again after 2 days, simply because it so good. The ingedients are few and simple and the clean up time fast. The toasting/baking at 250 degrees makes sure that this granola is nice and crunchy. Also, the maple syrup adds a nice touch of sweetness and complements the toasted oats. The first time I used the ingredients named. Today i substituted walnuts for the almonds. I even added some sunflower seeds. Again this is some might granola.
Our new breakfast staple
05/20/2005 at 10:58am
User: LIBBY from Columbia City, OR User Rating:
We make this granola all the time. I use all kinds of nuts and all kinds of dried fruits - whatever sounds good the day I make it. It's good eaten out of hand, with milk, with yogurt, on ice cream... thanks Alton!
Great Granola!
04/20/2005 at 04:04pm
User: JYLLIAN from Newton, MA User Rating:
Excellent recipe! Way better than anything in the store!
Hubby Favorite
04/17/2005 at 09:05pm
User: NANCY from Woodland Hills, CA User Rating:
My husband has simple tastes, had a favorite commercial granola, and was suspicious of a home recipe. What a turnaround. He LOVES this recipe - puts it on his ice cream as well has having it for breatfast. Thank you, again, Alton, for a terrific recipe. Substitutes work great.
Oh, Yeah!
04/05/2005 at 10:00pm
User: Ellen from Minneapolis, MN User Rating:
This was a great treat to bring to the office party. There was none left.
Wonderful
04/01/2005 at 11:55am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a wonderful recipe. Just a little different from other granolas so it's not boring. The toasted flavors of the oats, nuts and coconut blend wonderfully together. It's easy to make - a great find!!!
YUMMY!!!
03/29/2005 at 04:54pm
User: JILL from Boca Raton, FL User Rating:
I've been making this almost non-stop since first trying it out about 2 weeks ago! I've even made granola bars! (with marshmallo's) I mixed it up a bit by using different nust and fruits - always YUMMY!!
Addictive
03/27/2005 at 09:57pm
User: SCOTT from Seattle, WA User Rating:
Alton was spot on when he said this was easy and cheap. Just added raisins, and wow, is this stuff good! Changed the way I now look at "granola".
Great brerakfast
03/27/2005 at 12:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it's good
AB rocks!
03/22/2005 at 12:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
In this recipe & the other 2: if U add apples: try cinnamon, nutmeg, clove combo. Sunflower &/or pumpkin seeds work well, too; esp. in combin w/nuts. Wheat germ, toasted for xtra 'power' boost! Try some pure extracts: vanilla, almond, etc for flavoring Orange zest is quite delicious in it,too!
On a Wintry Day in March..
03/11/2005 at 02:03pm
User: JOHN from Forest Hills, PA User Rating:
Made this for the first time today. Had this in my recipe box for a couple of months. Great taste and perfect granola texture. Have never been crazy about coconut, but it must have melted right into the mix because thers is no coconut taste. Cannot wait to try it with other nuts, fruits etc.
Put it on everything!
03/05/2005 at 12:09am
User: KELLY from Del Rio, TX User Rating:
This was the best granola I have ever had, not a real surprise since it was made at home. You can put it on ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal (yeah, it's oatmeal too, it's good for you), or just add milk. I just ate it straight, and the dog loved it. One caution-make sure the cashews used are not too salty to begin with. The last ones I used were too salted and overpowered the sweetness.
the best ever
02/24/2005 at 11:16am
User: JANET from garland, UT User Rating:
I love this I've made it sevral times added diffrent fruits and nuts this is a keeper for sure. I love that it had the maple instead of honey it was less sticky sweet.
The Cereal of the Gods
01/31/2005 at 08:21pm
User: GARY from Ft. Irwin, CA User Rating:
I think Mr. Brown must have found this recipe somewhere around Mt. Olympus, because I believe the Greek Gods must have had this for breakfast. The only recommendation I can make is to add even more dried fruit than the 1 cup of raisins. It's fabulous.
IT DESERVES 10 STARS!!
01/31/2005 at 02:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is so easy to make!! I have made some changes to suit our tastes. I use melted butter because it doesn't go rancid the way polyunsaturated oils do. With the brown sugar/maple syrup, it has a nice round toasty flavor. I also use cranberries instead of raisins and sometimes replacing the cashews with more almonds. My picky 2 and 4 year old loves this! They munch on this for a snack and I don't feel guilty. We've never been granola eaters before and this recipe converted us. I tell them its "Cranberry/Almond Crunchies!" We eat it plain, on top of ice cream, with pudding, yogurt, and with milk.
Loved it
01/26/2005 at 08:36am
User: JUDI from crescent springs, KY User Rating:
Never made homemade granola, very simple and very tasty. Recommend this one.
Great Granola
01/22/2005 at 12:33pm
User: MIKE from Canandaigua , NY User Rating:
Very easy to make, fun for the kids and it turns out some very good eats. Flavor and texture is great. I used dried cranberrys the first time, trying golden raisins for the next batch. We'll make this again and again.
Great recipe
01/19/2005 at 12:47am
User: JAMES from Lincoln, NE User Rating:
Used chocolate chips instead of raisins, letting them melt while mixing, and everyone loves it, mixes great with yogurt & cold cereal, great with any other kind of nuts
Awesome Granola
01/14/2005 at 08:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This granola is wonderful and so easy to make! I didn't have maple syrup on hand, so I used an equal amount of honey and it worked very well. I used pecans, but I think almost any type of nut would work well. A great, healthy snack.
One Word...YUM!
01/13/2005 at 05:42pm
User: KATIE from Wentzville, MO User Rating:
My husband is the granola expert in our house having grown up with a mother that made her own. I had my sister-in-law search high and low for my late mother in law's granola recipe with no luck. I came across this recipe and made it for my husband and he loved it!! He said it was even BETTER than his mom's!
I'll never buy granola again!
01/09/2005 at 06:22pm
User: LISA from San Diego, CA User Rating:
Easy and yummy! Used 2 cups of almonds, since my daughter is allergic to other nuts, and a mixed dried berries package from Trader Joe's--golden raisins, blueberries, cherries and cranberries.
Great for lowering Cholesterol
01/01/2005 at 04:18am
User: JOYCE from Calabasas, CA User Rating:
Simple and easy to make and it taste really great. I eat 1/2 cup twice a day which helped in lowering my cholesterol better than any medication had. I also found that I no longer have cravings in the middle of the night and my weight is the best that's it's been since my teens.
Easy and Delicious
12/23/2004 at 11:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i made this as christmas presents for my neighbors and boy was it a big hit. everyone was so impressed...they apparently have no idea how easy it is to make granola. i just substituted dried cranberries for the raisins for a more christmasy flavor.
Fantastic!
12/19/2004 at 07:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great recipe to ad lib with. Mix up the nuts, and also add banana chips, dried fruits, or nothing at all. Everyone always ask me "was there coconut in there?" I think it almost melts into the mixture, but brings a lot of sweetness to the party. This makes a great gift to package.
Great Nutty Granola
12/18/2004 at 06:20pm
User: TERRI from wilton, CT User Rating:
add hazelnuts and pecans or any other nuts - really great, make extra
Easy!
12/09/2004 at 03:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the family favorite.
won't buy granola at the store any longer
12/07/2004 at 08:59pm
User: L from La Quinta, CA User Rating:
By far this is the best granola I have ever tasted. What a crowd pleaser! I made this when I had company at my house for several days and everyone loved it. They even asked for the recipe. I don't think it needs to be any sweeter. (I read some reviews which suggested adding honey for more sweetness) I only added dried cranberries and almonds - not a coconut fan. Plus, the simpler the better. ENJOY!
Hearty and sweet snack
12/02/2004 at 01:22pm
User: CAROLYN from New York, NY User Rating:
I made this for my fiance to take to work, and he said it was the best granola he's ever had. I used 2 containers of mixed nuts and dried fruits, so there was a nice variety.
Alton Brown's Granola
10/27/2004 at 08:53pm
User: ROBERT from Kendallville, IN User Rating:
I would like to tell Alton that this recipe is a wonderfully delicious way to get your fiber! Some people said is must be loaded with calories because of the sugar. However, I responded, that it only has a 1/2cup of added sugar (the maple syrup and brown sugar), and that is spread out over at least 6 servings! Come on! (Well, that is not counting the sugar in the coconut, but we dont need to tell them that, right?) Any way, a little bit of everything, and every thing in moderation, I always say. Besides, as good as this stuff is, who cares about the sugar?
Great granola
09/28/2004 at 12:53pm
User: HEATHER from Bremerton, WA User Rating:
I love this recipe! This was my first time maiking granola it was easy and quick to throw together. I like that you can alter the recipe and add what you want. I added a little honey and cinnamon as suggested by the other reviews and it tastes great! Instead of vegetable oil I used olive oil but I don't think it changed the taste. My husband and I love Alton Brown's recipes and have not been dissapointed yet!
Wonderful!
09/18/2004 at 04:24pm
User: SYLVIA from Chattanooga, TN User Rating:
This is the best recipe for granola I have, and I've made granola over the years from many recipes. It's easy, and one can adapt it according to likes -- e.g., I use dried cherries as well as the cashews. It makes a great gift around the holidays. Alton never disappoints.
Easy good for you granola
09/18/2004 at 02:14pm
User: MARY from scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
a great healthy formula, i did add a bit of honey for a little extra sweet.
Divine
08/28/2004 at 10:30pm
User: ANNE from mckinney, TN User Rating:
This is so tasty! I used honey in place of the syrup and withheld the cashews, but added dried cranberries. I wonder if there is a way to make it with more chunks, like the packaged but inferior varieties?
Fantastic and Very Easy
08/13/2004 at 11:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My 16yo son and I made this together, dividing the batch into no nuts with a light sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on top(his) and nuts with added chopped apricots(mine). Both were equally fantastic, and better than anything you can buy in the store!
AWESOME AS USUAL!!!
08/13/2004 at 01:51pm
User: DONNA from Quinwood, WV User Rating:
I've never been disappointed with any of Alton Brown's recipes but this one was the best. Tried it with dried apricots,dried cranberries and dried blueberries. What a great breakfast and a snack I don't feel guilty eating.
The Best Granola
08/11/2004 at 07:52am
User: REBECCA from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
This Granola is so easy to make and it's crunchy and delicious! I didn't even have cashews or raisins so I just added more slivered almonds and dried cherries and cranberries, because I already had those on hand. My 18 year old son loved it and he doesn't even like Granola!! It's a keeper! :)
Beyond hippies.
08/08/2004 at 04:04pm
User: ELIZABETH from Kentwood, MI User Rating:
This is fast. It takes about 5 minutes to put the ingredients together. It makes the house smell warm and nutty while it gently bakes. It's good on ice cream, yogurt, or all alone.
Yum
07/04/2004 at 01:34pm
User: MELISSA from La Grange, NC User Rating:
This is one of the best granola recipes I have ever tasted. We always keep a batch on hand.
Great Granola
06/30/2004 at 04:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was very simple to make. I'm not a big fan of raisins so I substituted them with dried bananna chips. It's great for long car rides and hiking. It is a little messy to eat.
06/09/2004 at 02:37pm
User: SCOTT from Chesapeake, VA User Rating:
Great Granola!
06/01/2004 at 05:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a simple recipe with an end result that tastes like you put as much effort into making it as General Mills. This is a wonderful basic granola recipe that you can add just about anything to. Great on camping trips or just to keep in a big jar on the counter for an occasional handfull of goodness!
Easy and tasty
05/31/2004 at 12:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was easy to make and tasted better than any store bought granols.
So good!!
05/27/2004 at 05:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe. I do, however, let leave out the nuts. I like to put it over home made ice cream or put it in my yogurt paraits.