Moms Homemade Granola Recipes

MOM'S BEST GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds and almonds. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, boiling water, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly coated. Spread in a thin layer on a large baking sheet.
• Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir every 30 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Granola will crisp up more when cooled.

EASY HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Combine the oats, shredded coconut, and almonds in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, combine the honey, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, and salt.
• Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds. Stir to combine.
• Add honey mixture to the oat mixture and stir to combine. You may need to use your hands to evenly distribute.
• Spread on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or golden brown, stirring every 7 to 8 minutes.
• Let the granola cool completely, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in dried cranberries.
• Store granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks

BASIC GRANOLA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir the honey, oil and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Use your hands if necessary to make sure it's well combined.
• Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and then remove from the oven and stir; add the chopped almonds. Return to the oven and bake until everything is toasted and evenly browned, an additional 10 minutes.
• Allow the granola to cool on the baking sheet, then add the dried cranberries and toss to distribute. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Toss the oats, coconut, and almonds together in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil and honey in a small bowl. Pour the liquids over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until all the oats and nuts are coated. Pour onto a 13 by 18 by 1-inch sheet pan. Bake, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until the mixture turns a nice, even, golden brown, about 45 minutes.
• Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool, stirring occasionally. Add the apricots, figs, cherries, cranberries, and cashews. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix oats, pecans, almonds, and coconut flakes together in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Combine vegetable oil, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until it begins to boil; remove from heat. Pour over oat mixture and fold together until dry ingredients are well coated. Spread granola onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir and continue to bake on the top rack until golden, about 5 minutes more.
• Remove from the oven and let cool, 20 to 30 minutes. Toss with cranberries. Store in an airtight container.

MOM'S GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Spread the oats on a rimmed baking pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Transfer the oats to a large mixing bowl, and add the sugar, wheat germ, coconut, seeds, and nuts or raisins. Stir to mix well, then add the oil, syrup,and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is moistened.
• Spread half of the mixture on each of 2 rimmed baking sheets (or bake in 2 batches), and bake for 10 minutes. Stir after 5 minutes to brown evenly.
• Let the baked granola cool on the pans, then transfer it to a bowl and stir until crumbly. Store in an airtight container.

MOM'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a (large) dish pan mix dry ingredients (oatmeal through nutmeg) until evenly dispersed.
• In a microwaveable bowl, mix wet ingredients (oil through vanilla).
• Microwave on high for one minute to combine if needed.
• Pour liquid over cereal mix.
• Stir with spoon to moisten everything. Add a little water if necessary.
• Spread into four large greased roasting or baking pans, about 1 to 1 1/2 inch deep works best.
• Bake at 250 degrees for 120 minutes, stirring after 40 minutes, breaking up large clumps.
• After cooking, let cool on stove. Granola will dry out a little more in this stage, so don't overcook it while baking.
• Spread raisins over top of dry granola.
• Scoop into airtight containers. Raisins will mix evenly into granola in this stage.

HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Mix oats, brown sugar, coconut, wheat germ, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Stir water, oil, and vanilla extract into the oat mixture; spread onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy, about 1 hour; transfer to a bowl. Stir raisins and almonds through the granola.

MOM'S SIMPLE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix first seven ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
• In a glass measuring cup or bowl, microwave honey, oil and vanilla extract for one minute.
• Pour honey mixture over dry ingredients.
• Stir until mixture is well coated.
• Spread into a lightly grease cookie sheet.
• Bake for 8 minutes.
• Stir granola and spread out again.
• Bake an additional 6-7 minutes.
• Cool completely.
• Break up granola and add desired "extras" (chocolate, dried fruit).
• Enjoy!