Mama’s Homemade Granola

Mama's Homemade Granola
Mama's Homemade Granola

Mama's Homemade Granola

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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.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 33
Calories 140 kcal
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours

Equipment

  • extra-large mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Large baking sheet
  • sealable container or ziplock bag

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats uncooked
  • 1 ½ cups dry coconut shreds unsweetened
  • ½ cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds unsalted
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup raw organic honey
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • ½ cup gogi berries (optional- you can use any dried fruit you prefer)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 225℉
  • In a extra large mixing bowl, combine oats, coconut shreds, wheat germ, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds.
    3 cups old fashioned rolled oats, 1 ½ cups dry coconut shreds, ½ cup wheat germ, 1 cup sunflower seeds, ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • Toss ingredients thoroughly.
  • In a small bowl, combine honey and coconut oil. Add to dry ingredients and mix well
    ½ cup raw organic honey, ¼ cup coconut oil
  • Next add cold water a little at a time until the mixture is crumbly.
    ½ cup cold water
  • Pour mixture into a large baking sheet which has been coated with cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly to edges of the pan.
  • Place pan on middle oven rack and bake for 1 ½ hours, stirring every 15 minutes. 
  • Add slivered almonds and bake for another 30 minutes, or until mixture is thoroughly dry and golden brown in color. 
    1 cup slivered almonds
  • Remove from oven and mix in gogi berries and cool.
    ½ cup gogi berries
  • Put granola into a tightly sealed container or zip lock bag.  Store in a cool dry place.
  • Serve with fresh fruit and milk (soy, almond, rice, or coconut milks all taste great with this granola).

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 9g
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