My journey into granola making began with looking up several recipes online. The recipes were consistent...preheat the oven to 350. The recipes each suggested cooking for 15 minutes, stirring, then cooking for 15 minutes more. As with all baked items, the longer they stay in the oven the crispier they get. You can keep the granola in longer or remove it sooner based on your desires!
Look at the recipe below. Notice the mix-and-match options. After the granola bakes in the oven you can add options also...think it through...build a flavor profile. You can make each batch different!
BASE RECIPE - can be increased/decreased based on volume you wish to make -
4 cups of Oats (uncooked)
Options to add: (add at least 3)
1 Cup Flax Seed Meal or Anutra
1 Cup Pepitas
1 Cup Sunflower Seeds
1 Cup Millet
1 Cup Quinoa
1 Cup Protein Powder
1 Cup Coconut (I use unsweetened)
1 Cup chopped (small) but of your choice
Liquid:
1 Cup Oil
4 TBSP Extract/Flavoring (your choice: Vanilla, Almond, Coconut, Maple, Raspberry)
OPTIONAL:
Add brown sugar for an extra sweet granola (1/2 to 1 cup)
Remove from bowl and place on a cookie sheet. Pour honey (evenly distribute) on top of the granola (1/2 to 1 cup depending on the level of sweet you desire) ... the heat will allow it to melt down and permeate the dish.
Bake.
After you bake you can let cool then place in airtight container OR
After you bake and remove from the oven, add (1/2 to 1 cup) chocolate chips or butterscotch chips
When you serve, you may add diced dried fruit of your choice.
Serving Suggestion:
With Milk (your milk of choice)
With Yogurt
Snack on a handful
Sprinkle on an apple (sliced) or banana (sliced) with peanut butter
Sprinkle on Chia Cups (see Recipe 1-12-15)
Sprinkle on frozen yogurt or ice cream
