Homemade Granola~recipe adapted from Bob's Red Mill
I wanted to title this post, Vanishing Homemade Granola, because quite honestly, even if you make a double batch like I do, this delicioso meal/breakfast/snack-on-the-go will not last long! But alas, I've already used the dissapearing concept (see Vanishing Blueberry Ginger White Chocolate Cookies)
...but don't say I didn't warn ya!
Incredibly easy to whip up and SO very delicious, you'll wonder why you ever considered buying the pre-made stuff. Plus, it's easily customizeable. Just use the same ratios and sub in your favorite nuts or seeds, use maple syrup if you're out of honey, or perhaps add dried fruits like raisins & chopped apricots at the end... You get the idea. Point is, you'll KNOW what's in your fabulous version: delicious, healthy, satisfying ingredients that will keep you humming along happily for hours.
Homemade granola makes a most welcomed gift presented in mason jars- though I won't blame you if you can't bare to part with any of it:)
Homemade Granola (makes 15 servings)
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon non-fat, powdered (dry) milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill extra thick gluten-free rolled oats
Method:
1. Combine all dry ingredients together into a large bowl.
2. If necessary, soften honey by heating it gently. Then mix it with the oil, and water until well blended.
3. Stir liquid mixture into dry ingredients and mix well until all the dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Add the granola mixture to the cookie sheet and bake at 350° for about 35-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes so mixture is evenly toasted.
**If desired, stir in your favorite dried fruit after baking.
Homemade Granola~recipe adapted from Bob's Red Mill Oats
What was your favorite after school snack growing up? Mine was graham crackers & milk. Problem was, Mom expected me only to have 1 or 2 crackers & I was always hungry enough for an entire sleeve!
My mother was waiting for us after school with a snack and milk but she never made this granola! It looks so good!
Posted by: Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef | Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 06:22 PM
Hi Maureen, While I do love graham crackers, this granola might have left me feeling a bit more satisfied in the midst of a long day of school & extracurricular activities:) Enjoy! And, as always, so lovely to hear from you:) xoxo ~Juliane
Posted by: Juliane | Monday, March 26, 2012 at 09:38 AM
Juliana,
I love this recipe and it's a lot like a kind that I make. The coconut oil gives it such a great subtle flavor. Is there a way to make it non-dairy? I'm not sure about the powdered milk element. Never seen that before. Can you explain how that became an ingredient and what I might substitute for it?
Thank you!
Posted by: Shaughn | Monday, October 07, 2013 at 07:40 AM
Hi Shaughn,
Thank you for your excellent question!
You can definitely leave out the dehydrated milk- it's in there for added sweet, richness. You could also substitute almond milk for the water to replicate a similar affect. I posted this recipe a while ago, before I became dairy & gluten free (in addition to the fact that I now eat a primarily living foods vegan diet).
Some other ways I would now tweak this recipe to suit my current living foods vegan 'foodstyle" would be to use oat groats (soaked overnight) rather than rolled for added nutrition, I'd soak all the nuts and seeds for 6-8 hours to release their enzyme inhibitors and make them more digestible, I'd add a whole mashed banana to the coconut/honey mixture plus some blueberries and I'd spread the entire mixture on a dehydrator sheet of my Excalibur at 105 degrees for at least 16 hours (or longer to increase crunchiness). I'll post a recipe that nails down all the specifics on this Raw Granola very soon- it's also delish and oh so easy.
Whichever way you make it, they're both great recipes. Let me know if you try either of them!
Wishing you a fantastic week:-)
Much Love,
Juliane
Posted by: Juliane Porter | Monday, October 07, 2013 at 11:31 AM