This summer (aside for the past few days when I’ve been laid up recovering from a nasty flu), I’ve been on a “homemade” kick.
I’ve been making homemade yogurt. {i’m still working on perfecting this recipe}
Homemade Challah.
Homemade Rustic Bread.
Homemade Cheese & Crackers.
Homemade Ice Cream.
And Homemade Granola.
The thing about homemade granola, is that once you get the ratios and technique down, you can customize the ingredients to your liking. It’s actually a great project to do with kids because they can mix & match nuts, grains and seeds to their individual taste.
I’ve been making small batches of granola since my husband likes his less “heavy” and my mom likes hers “sweeter” and the kids don’t like the seeds. Well … you get the point.
And even though the customization has been a bit of a pain, the results are always delish!
Try it.
It’s a great breakfast or snack. And perfect for those I-need-a-quick-boost-of-energy times.
And as long as you have about 6 cups of stuff to 3/4 cups of liquid you should be good.
Personally, I like mine with cranberries, almonds and pepitas. Sabrina likes hers with chocolate chips (shocker). How do you like yours?
{deena}
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup sunflowers
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 1/2 cup almond slices
- 1/2 of a nut of freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Combine all nuts, grains and spices in a large bowl (omitting cranberries).
- In a small bowl combine syrup, oil and honey. Stir to combine.
- Pour wet mixture on top of dry mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread over one or two pans and place into oven for AT LEAST an hour and up to two hours depending on humidity.
- Stir every 20 or so minutes to toast oat mixture evenly.
- Stop cooking with mixture looks dry but not over cooked.
- Cool. Store. Enjoy!
- Pick their own ingredients & Measure everything.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
- Stir to combine.
- Stir frequently to ensure even toasting.
- Watch for done-ness.
- Enjoy!
PS – You just got a sneak preview of some of my upcoming recipes…. 
Sure, I may be obsessed with food, but I'm so much more than that. I'm a cook, a mom, a hostess and a list maker.
We are big fans of granola. I’m going to try your recipe. I’ve never made it at home!
Sounds like the perfect back-to-school breakfast. Thanks for sharing!
I looooove granola. Unfortunately so do the fat cells around my waistline, but you have to live!
Oh.. Fat Shmat. This is too good to pass up.
Homemade anything is always the best…. I want to try your homemade granola on the homemade yogurt (once you get the recipe up). In the meantime take care of that flu.
Thanks! I’m working on recipes for the yogurt, ice cream, cheese and crackers. Stay tuned!
We love granola at home, this looks delicious!
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