Granola (Homemade)

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  • Number of Servings: 45
Ingredients
2 Cups Rolled Oats2 Cups Raw Sunflower Seeds2 Cups Raw Wheat Germ1 Cup Raw Sesame Seeds1 Cup Walnuts, broken1/4 Cup Brown Sugar, firmed packed....or use less1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil, such as Canola Oil...or use less1 Cup Water1/2 Cup Agave Nectar, or Honey2 Tablespoons Pure Vanilla Extract1/2 Cup Flaked Coconut (optional)
Directions
Combine dry ingredients. Combine water, oil, brown sugar, agave nectar and vanilla in a microwave proof measuring cup...warm in microwave for 15-20 seconds to help dissolve brown sugar. Mix together thoroughly -- dry ingredients should be evenly moist. Pour into a large baking or casserole dish (15" or larger, UNgreased). Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Ingredients should be lightly toasted. Remove immediately when wheat germ is toasted. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Allow to cool completely and store in tightly covered container.

Serving Size: 1/4 cup with your morning yogurt or smoothie. Recipe makes 11 cups of Granola.

Number of Servings: 45

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PRAIRIECOOKIN.

Servings Per Recipe: 45
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 159.3
  • Total Fat: 9.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 4.4 g

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