BEST EVER GRANOLA
This recipe is so good because it produces a granola with lots of clusters (due to the ground oats) and light, crisp flakes (from the quick oats). The recipe is from, Melissa Kronenthal of The Traveler's Lunchbox. She calls it "Seven-Year Granola" as it took her 7 years to develop this perfect recipe. If you want, you can substitute the ground oats with ready-made oat flour, or flax seed meal.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 cups, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). In a food processor, coffee grinder or blender, grind half the oats to a fine powder. In a large bowl, combine the whole oats, ground oats, nuts, seeds and spices. In a microwave-safe bowl (or in a saucepan over medium heat), combine the brown sugar, butter and water and heat just until the butter has melted and the mixture is bubbly. Stir the mixture together until smooth, then stir in the salt and vanilla. Pour this mixture over the oats and nuts, stirring well to coat (it's easier to do this with your hands). It should be uniformly moist - stir in another tablespoon or two of water if it isn't. Let stand for about ten minutes.
- Spread the mixture out on a large baking sheet, separating it into irregular clumps with your fingers, and allowing space between the clumps for the hot air to circulate. Slide into the middle of the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and stir, gently breaking up the mixture into small-to-medium sized clumps. Return to the oven and bake another 15 minutes or so before stirring again. Repeat the bake-and-stir until the mixture is a uniform golden brown and completely dry; this usually takes 1-1 1/2 hours. Cool completely, then stir in any dried fruit you want to use.
- Store in a covered container at room temperature. Serve with milk or plain yogurt and fresh fruit as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 251.5, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 14.7, Protein 6.9
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Md alamin Hossain manik
[email protected]This granola is delicious and healthy. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Zonain king Zonain king
[email protected]This granola is a bit too expensive to make. I would recommend using cheaper ingredients.
tony lanez
[email protected]This granola is a bit too dry. I would recommend adding more oil or butter to the recipe.
Rishika Chaudhary
[email protected]This granola is a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or nuts to give it more flavor.
Asif Gul
[email protected]I've never made granola before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The granola turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.
Emako Fkr
[email protected]This granola is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect breakfast cereal.
Somaia Yusify
[email protected]I made this granola for my family and they loved it! It's a great snack for on the go.
Fire Sileshi
[email protected]This granola is a great way to start the day. It's filling and nutritious, and it gives me energy for the day ahead.
Mbalenhle Mathe
[email protected]This granola is the best! I've tried several other recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and crunchy.
John Killgo
[email protected]This granola is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still really good. I would recommend using less honey or maple syrup.
Meer Jojo
[email protected]I've made this granola several times and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover nuts and seeds.
Ladavi Entertainment
[email protected]This granola is amazing! It's so flavorful and crunchy. I love the combination of oats, nuts, and seeds. It's the perfect breakfast or snack.