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Do you need a great granola recipe? There are many great granolas available at the supermarket, but they are generally fairly expensive. You can save money and customize the granola to your likes, if you make granola at home. read on to learn how to make granola, step by step.
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How to Make Granola
This granola recipe uses a combination of brown sugar and maple syrup as a sweetener, and combines them directly with the vegetable oil. Although the chef describes this as a healthy way to make granola, the recipe below dilutes the sweetener and oil with water, creating a lighter granola.
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Introduction
Granola may be enjoyed for breakfast or a snack, or used as a topping for yogurt or salads. Because it is loaded with high-quality carbs and protein, granola is often eaten by hikers and athletes to sustain energy. To make your own granola, just follow the recipe below. -
Step 1: What You Need to Make Granola
- 1 cup water and/or or fruit juice
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup honey and/aor maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups rolled oats 9do not use instant or quick oats)
- 4-6 cups of add-ins (see below)
Step 2: Granola Add-Ins
Should be Toasted with the Oats
- Sesame Seeds
- Wheat Germ
- Soy grits
- Soy flour
- Coconut
- Bran flakes
- Flax seeds
Should be Added After Toasting
- Sunflower seeds
- Chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds
- raisins
- Dried cranberries, cherries, apricots, and/or pineapple
Step 3: How to Make Granola
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Bring the water or juice to a boil, and add oil, the sweetener and vanilla.
- Combine the oats with any add-ins that will be cooked with the oats in a large bowl.
- Pour the water mixture over the oats and toss well.
- Spread the granola in a large roasting pan, and place in the oven.
- Reduce the heat to 275 F.
- Cook for 1 1/2-2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely, and add the additional add-ins.
