Tim’s Favorite Granola Recipe 🥣
Overview
Tim’s Favorite Granola is a delightful blend of wholesome oats, seeds, and a touch of sweetness, baked to perfection. This recipe is not only delicious but also economical and healthy, making it a go-to breakfast option for the whole family. 🌞
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Serves: Makes a generous batch
- Calories: 309.1 per serving
- Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (from 1 review)
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/4 cup | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/4 cup | Honey |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla |
| 3 tbsp | Dark brown sugar |
| 1/8 tsp | Salt |
| 2 cups | Old fashioned oats |
| 1 cup | Whole wheat flour |
| 1 cup | Sesame seeds |
| 1 cup | Sunflower seeds |
| 1 cup | Raisins |
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). This ensures your granola will bake evenly to crunchy perfection.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a LARGE bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, whole wheat flour, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds. Give it a good stir to mix everything evenly, creating a nutritious base for your granola.
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Prepare Sweet Mixture: In a saucepan on the stovetop, heat the extra virgin olive oil, honey, vanilla, salt, and dark brown sugar. Let the mixture warm up until the sugar is dissolved, creating a deliciously sweet and fragrant liquid.
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Combine Wet and Dry: Once the sweet mixture is ready, pour it over the dry ingredients in the bowl. It’s time to get your hands in there! Mix everything together thoroughly, ensuring all the oats and seeds are coated with that irresistible sweet blend.
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Add Final Touches: Toss in the raisins along with any nuts or additional ingredients you love in your granola. Give it another good mix, making sure everything is evenly distributed for a balanced flavor in every bite.
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Spread and Bake: Take a low, flat pan and spread the granola mixture evenly. This ensures that each cluster gets beautifully toasted in the oven. Pop it into the preheated oven and let it bake for about 20 minutes.
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Bake to Golden Perfection: Keep an eye on your granola as it bakes. You want it to turn a lovely golden brown, with a delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen.
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Cool and Store: Once baked to perfection, remove the pan from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely. This step is crucial for achieving that irresistible crunch.
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Enjoy!: Your Tim’s Favorite Granola is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it with milk, yogurt, or simply munch on it as a delicious snack throughout the day. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep that crunch intact.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 309.1
- Fat: 12.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 64.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.1g
- Fiber: 5.6g
- Sugar: 15.9g
- Protein: 7.3g
Serving Tips
- With Yogurt: Sprinkle Tim’s Favorite Granola over a bowl of creamy yogurt for a delightful breakfast parfait.
- As a Snack: Pack small bags of this granola for a quick, on-the-go snack during your busy day.
- Gift Idea: Fill up mason jars with this granola, tie a pretty ribbon around the lid, and gift it to friends and family for a delicious homemade treat.
This granola recipe holds a special place in our hearts, loved by Tim himself and the entire family. We hope it becomes a favorite in your home too! 😊✨
