I like to try things that most people normally buy and am frequently surprised at how easy they are to make at home. Most are not only easy but infinitely better than you can get off the shelf at the grocery. I found granola to be one of those items.
Preparation Notes
When mixing the liquids and spices into the oatmeal mixture there is no substitute for your bare hands. You want to make sure you get an even coating over everything. I prefer my granola on the cooked side so if you like yours more raw then just cut the time down.
When mixing the liquids and spices into the oatmeal mixture there is no substitute for your bare hands. You want to make sure you get an even coating over everything. I prefer my granola on the cooked side so if you like yours more raw then just cut the time down.
Granola
Mix:
3 cups oats
2 cups shredded, coconut, unsweetened
2 cups pecans
Mix:
3 cups oats
2 cups shredded, coconut, unsweetened
2 cups pecans
Mix:
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp each: nutmeg, allspice, clove, ginger, salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp each: nutmeg, allspice, clove, ginger, salt
Mix:
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tbl vanilla
2 tbls melted butter, unsalted
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tbl vanilla
2 tbls melted butter, unsalted
Stir the spices into the liquids.
Mix all this into the oats.
Preheat oven to 325
Bake in a thin layer on parchment paper for 35 min stirring half way through.
Mix all this into the oats.
Preheat oven to 325
Bake in a thin layer on parchment paper for 35 min stirring half way through.
