My Favorite Granola

Name: My Favorite Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup sunflower kernels; 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey

“I first made this granola when I was just 17 years old, but I have never since found a granola I like as much. I may add fresh fruit to it, but it’s delicious just as it is.” Sarah Wilson - Republic, WA

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sunflower kernels
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the water, oil, brown sugar and honey. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 311 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as My Favorite Granola Jar Mix in Simple & Delicious November/December 2009

Reviews

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Robin in New Jersey

Jul 16, 2012

I *love* this recipe. I skip the sunflower seeds, and use ground flax seed instead of wheat germ. I cut the oil to 2 T. and the brown sugar to 2 T. also. After it bakes I add in 1/2 c. dried cranberries. It is delicious.
jjespencer

Jun 29, 2011

I make this frequently and love, love, love it. I have tried variations on the ingredients and it always turns out delicious. I sub sliced almonds for the nuts (i have braces) and add wheat bran instead of germ, and it is great. You can cook it for a little less time if you want a softer granola. You can also add 2 tsps of cinnamon for a good flavor. Raisins are good too, but I would add them after the granola is out of the oven or they are too hard & dry.
tmcfadin

Feb 4, 2010

Very easy, great recipe. Not too sweet and very crunchy. I can't believe granola can be so easy. I can't wait to try adding things to mix it up a bit.
twodots

Dec 28, 2009

This is a great recipe. Next time I will probably make it a bit sweeter by adding more honey or brown sugar, but that's just my taste.