Ninas Healthy Granola Recipes

HEALTHY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
• Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
• Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
• Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
• Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

NINA'S HEALTHY GRANOLA

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, coconut, nuts and nonfat dry milk.
• Combine honey, oil, water and vanilla (in separate dish).
• Add slowly to oat mixture and stir to coat.
• Turn into 2 large pans (shallow -- like a cookie sheet).
• Heat in 300 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
• Stir twice during heating. Stir occasionally while cooling.
• Add berries, store in tightly sealed containers or bag, and enjoy!

YUMMY, HEALTHY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Put oats in a microwaveable bowl and cook for two minutes, stirring after one. (This warms the oats helping to melt all the ingredients together).
• Add remaining ingredients, except the dried fruit, and stir until very well blended.
• Pour mixture into two large oven safe dishes and bake for 20 minutes, stirring every five.
• Add dried fruit.
• Spread on wax paper to cool.

HEALTHY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• In a large bowl combine oats, wheat germ, flax seed, coconut, sesame seeds and nuts, mixing well.
• In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar substitute or brown sugar, water, oil, honey, sorghum, salt, cinnamon and vanilla.
• Heat until thoroughly mixed; do not boil.
• Pour the syrup over dry ingredients and stir until coated well.
• Spread into five 13 x 9 inch jelly roll pans.
• Bake 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• For a crunchier texture, bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
• Cool mixture and add dried fruit.
• Store in airtight container in a cool dry place.
• Will keep up to 6 months; but it doens't make it that long in our house.