Golden Granola

Name: Golden Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 18 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ; 1/2 cup sesame seeds; 1/2 cup sunflower kernels; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup honey; 1/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup golden raisins or chopped dried apricots

This crunchy granola—which may be eaten as cereal or used to top ice cream or fruit—makes a welcome gift. —Maxine Smith, Owanka, South Dakota

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup golden raisins or chopped dried apricots

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a saucepan, cook and stir the oil, brown sugar, honey, water and vanilla until sugar is dissolved. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 275° for 1 hour or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in raisins or apricots.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 258 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Golden Granola in Taste of Home December/January 1994

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Michell408

May 2, 2011

One of my absolute favorite granola recipes! Also great without raisins or with regular dark raisins. I use mine with yogurt and fresh fruit for a parfait as a snack or for breakfast.
tkarinas

Jan 2, 2010

This is absolutely delicious and a firm family favourite. It's one we'll be making many more times, as we love the taste of it. It's a keeper, for sure.
kay_kofler

Mar 23, 2009

This had way too much salt in it...I would recommend 1/2 tsp. I would give it a 3 star