Home Made Granola
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8.5 cups (28 oz.) rolled oats (quick or regular) 1 cup (4.5 oz.) unsweetened coconut flakes - sweetened is fine. 1 cup (4.5 oz.) raw sunflower seeds - I usually grind mine down finer. 2.5 cups(3.5 oz.) wheat brand flakes 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (1.5 oz.) carob powder - cocoa powder is fine. A little harsher flavor. 3/4 cup honey or brown sugar 1 cup water 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup (4.5 oz.) raisins
Ingredients
  • 8.5 cups (28 oz.) rolled oats (quick or regular)
  • 1 cup (4.5 oz.) unsweetened coconut flakes - sweetened is fine.
  • 1 cup (4.5 oz.) raw sunflower seeds - I usually grind mine down finer.
  • 2.5 cups(3.5 oz.) wheat brand flakes
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1.5 oz.) carob powder - cocoa powder is fine. A little harsher
  • flavor.
  • 3/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup (4.5 oz.) raisins
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Mix all dry ingredients, except raisins, by hand or in your Kitchen Aid Mixer. (I don't know how I would survive without my mixer.)
  3. Add honey, vanilla, and water. Mix well.
  4. Spread half the mixture on a large cookie sheet.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes. Pull out and mix with a spatula, every 10 minutes so the edges don't burn.
  6. Pull out and add raisins to first batch. Finish baking the rest and mix all together.
Notes
I usually make it when I am trying to get other work done around the house because it just takes a few seconds to move around and pop back in the oven. You can try your own variations, like adding nuts or other dried fruits. We love adding craisins to ours. Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag and enjoy. Ours stays fresh for over a week - it rarely lasts that long in our house though.
Recipe by Smart Spending Spot at https://smartspendingspot.com/recipe-home-made-granola-no-hfcs/