Mama’s Homemade Granola
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| Serves | 33 |
| Meal type | Breakfast, Snack |
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked, old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cup dry coconut shreds, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1 cup sunflower seeds, unsalted
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup raw organic honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup gogi berries (optional- you can use any dried fruit you prefer)
About This Recipe
Mama Lydia came up with this great homemade recipe. I love to eat it for breakfast but also as a snack that's low in calories and hearty.
Nutrition facts:
140 calories, 3g protein, 12 grams carbs, 9 grams fat
Makes 33 servings. Serving size: 1/4 cup.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 225° | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a extra large mixing bowl, combine oats, coconut shreds, wheat germ, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Toss ingredients thoroughly. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Combine honey and coconut oil. Add to dry ingredients and mix well | |
| Step 5 | |
| Next add cold water a little at a time until the mixture is crumbly. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Pour mixture into a large baking sheet which has been coated with cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly to edges of the pan. | |
| Step 7 | |
| Place pan on middle oven rack and bake for 1 ½ hours, stirring every 15 minutes. | |
| Step 8 | |
| Add slivered almonds and bake for another 30 minutes, or until mixture is thoroughly dry and golden brown in color. | |
| Step 9 | |
| Remove from oven and mix in gogi berries and cool. | |
| Step 10 | |
| Put granola into a tightly covered container or zip lock bag. Store in a cool dry place. | |
| Step 11 | |
| Serve with fresh fruit and milk (soy, almond, rice, or coconut milks all taste great with this granola). | |