Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, like soy, peanut, or corn
- 2/3 cup dark amber maple syrup, grade A or B
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup green pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/2 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit, such as currants, diced pears, dice apricots, cranberries, raisins, blueberries, or chopped dates
Directions
Preheat oven to 225 degrees F.
In a small saucepan, combine the oil and syrup and heat, stirring, over low heat. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
In a large bowl, toss together the wheat germ, sesame seeds, coconut, oats, pumpkin seeds, cashews, and almonds. Add the syrup mixture and stir to coat evenly. Spread the granola mixture out on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about an 1 hour and 30 minutes. Stir the mixture occasionally while baking so it toasts evenly.
Transfer the warm toasted granola to a large bowl and stir in the dried fruits and let cool. Store in a tightly sealed container a room temperature for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
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By tigger32327_8811141
Crawfordville, FL
on September 07, 2010
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I am not a baker, but this is very easy and tastes great!.. This is my breakfast everyday and when I'm away from home I really miss it. I never get tired of it. This granola taste wonderful. The ingredients are readily available, the prep time is very short, baking time is long, but worth the result. I double the recipe and freeze it in several containers. You can be very creative with this recipe and it still comes out great. Thanks!!
By jgillin
Worcester, MA
on August 20, 2010
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I doubled the recipe as others suggested; I'm really glad I did! Also, I used honey instead of maple syrup, used a full 32 ounce bag of Bob's rolled oats, and added a bit of cinnamon and about a cup of flax seeds. Unbelievable! As others indicated, my days of purchasing granola are over.
By kbchadwick79_10...
Hillsboro, OR
on July 01, 2010
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It's official. I will never buy granola from the store again. Not when I have this recipe. It is so good, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love the flavor the maple syrup gives it. I only changed two things: I subbed pecans for cashews because I don't care for cashews and I didn't add the dried fruit. Instead I add whatever fruit is in season.
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