Mom's Classic Homemade Granola — Simply Delicious Recipe

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🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with less processing.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds can be more affordable and are nut-free.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: coconut chips

Fresh fruit adds moisture and flavor without added sugar.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor and is solid at room temp.

Pour 16 cups of oatmeal into a large bowl.

Skip the wheat germ that the recipe calls for.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of brown sugar to the bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of molasses to the brown sugar to give it a darker color and flavor.

Add 1 cup of chopped nuts to the mixture.

Pour in 1 cup of sunflower oil.

Add 2 cups of coconut to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of water to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Chop the nuts roughly and add them to the mixture.

Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Preheat the oven to between 250°F and 300°F.

Spread the granola mixture onto shallow pans, which can be lightly greased.

Bake the granola in the oven for 30 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.

Keep an eye on the oven temperature to avoid overheating.

Once browned, remove from the oven and allow to cool before storing.

Cooking Techniques

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