Homemade Granola
Yield: about 10 cups (20 ½ cup servings)
We’ve packed loads of good ingredients into this granola, a highly nutritious cereal that makes every calorie count. This substantial breakfast can help you reach your natural weight as it cuts your hunger for sugary morning snacks.
7 cups gluten-free rolled oats
½ to 1 cup walnuts, almonds, or pecans, chopped coarsely
½ cup sesame seeds
½ cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
½ cup unsweetened coconut (optional)
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger or cardamom
½ cup butter or coconut oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¾ cup honey, maple syrup, or molasses
1½ raisins or other dried fruit
Preheat oven to 350°.
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In a large roasting pan mix oats, nuts, sesame and sunflower seeds coconut, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together butter or coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup, honey, or molasses. Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir well.
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Bake until lightly toasted, turning several times while baking (about 30 minutes).
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Remove to a large bowl to cool and add raisins and dates.
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Store in an airtight container.
Variations: Add other dried fruits such as apricots, pears, peaches or prunes
Suggested Accompaniments: Ripe banana, Almond Milk, and mint tea.
(Adapted from Recipes for Change by Lissa DeAngelis and Molly Siple)