Energizing Granola
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This granola is great as a cereal, yogurt topper, or on its own as a snack. Brown sugar adds a rich, caramel-like flavour, while honey acts as a natural binder, helping the granola clump together and achieve a delightfully crisp texture when baked. Together, they enhance the granola's flavor and crunch. Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Makes 10 cups of granola.
Ingredients
| Rolled Oats | 4 cups (1 L) |
| Assorted nuts (almonds, pecans, and/or pine nuts) | 1 cup (250 mL) |
| Assorted seeds (pumpkin, sesame, and/or flax) | 1 cup (250 mL) |
| Unsweetened coconut flakes | 1/2 cup (125 mL) |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 tsp (5 mL) |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp (2 mL) |
| Canola oil | 1/4 cup (60 mL) |
| Honey | 1/4 cup (60 mL) |
| Brown sugar | 1/4 cup (60 mL) |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 tsp (2 mL) |
| Dried fruit (raisins, dates, and/or cranberries) | 1 cup (250 mL) |
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ºF (160ºC).
- In a large bowl, combine grains, nuts, coconut, seeds, cinnamon and salt.
- In a small saucepan heat oil, honey, and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly. Add vanilla and then pour liquid mixture over grain mixture and stir until well combined.
- On a large baking sheet, spread granola evenly in a thin layer. (You will need to do this twice or use two sheets.)
- Bake 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to keep from sticking or burning. (Do not overcook, granola can burn easily and will crisp more when cooled.)
- Allow granola to cool on the pan and stir in dried fruit.
