Golden Granola
Description
This homemade Golden Granola is the ultimate breakfast staple, offering a perfect balance of crunch and sweetness. Made with old-fashioned oats, flaked coconut, and a mix of wholesome seeds like sesame and sunflower, it provides a satisfying texture that holds up beautifully in milk or yogurt. The sweet syrup, crafted from vegetable oil, brown sugar, and honey, binds the ingredients together while adding a deep, caramelized flavor. A touch of vanilla and warm ground cinnamon elevates the profile, making each bite aromatic and comforting. Whether you enjoy it as a quick weekday morning fuel or a leisurely weekend treat, this granola is versatile and delicious. Add raisins or dried apricots for extra fruity bursts, and store it in an airtight container to keep it crisp for days.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 275F (135C). Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
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In a large bowl, combine the oats, flaked coconut, wheat germ, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, slivered almonds, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the vegetable oil, brown sugar, honey, water, and vanilla extract.
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Cook the liquid mixture, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
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Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Stir thoroughly until all dry ingredients are evenly coated.
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Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread it out evenly into a single layer.
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Bake for 1 hour, stirring the granola every 15 minutes to ensure even browning and prevent burning.
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Remove from the oven when the granola is golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a cooling rack or leave in the pan to cool completely.
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Once completely cool, stir in the golden raisins (or chopped dried apricots if using).
Nutrition Facts
Servings 9
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1773.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 82.7g128%
- Saturated Fat 24.2g121%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 7348.1mg307%
- Total Carbohydrate 210.0g70%
- Dietary Fiber 43.1g173%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 64.5g129%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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