Homemade Granola Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of homemade granola, bursting with the delightful flavors of oats, nuts, and dried fruits. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch, offering a crunchy texture and a hint of sweetness to kickstart your day.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dried currants
- Milk, for serving
- Sliced fresh fruit, for serving
Instructions:
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Preheat Broiler:
Preheat your broiler to ensure it’s ready when needed. -
Prepare Pan:
Place the broiler pan on the lowest rack in your oven. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, wheat germ, chopped walnuts, sesame seeds, sweetened coconut flakes, and pumpkin seeds. -
Spread Mixture:
Spread the mixture evenly on a large, rimmed baking sheet. -
Broil Mixture:
Keeping the broiler door slightly ajar, broil the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking the pan every 30 seconds to ensure even cooking. The mixture should turn crisp and golden but avoid letting it char. -
Watch Carefully:
Keep a close eye on the mixture to prevent burning. -
Cool and Transfer:
Transfer the toasted mixture to a large plate and allow it to cool before transferring it to a large bowl. -
Prepare Honey Mixture:
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the canola oil, honey, and ground cinnamon. Heat until warm, approximately 2 minutes. -
Combine Ingredients:
Add half of the honey mixture to the granola and toss thoroughly to combine. -
Adjust Consistency:
Gradually add more of the honey mixture until the granola clumps slightly but isn’t overly soupy. -
Add Currants:
Stir in the dried currants until evenly distributed. -
Serve:
Serve the granola with milk and sliced fresh fruit for a delightful breakfast or brunch option. -
Storage:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
Tips:
- Customize your granola by adding your favorite dried fruits and nuts. Consider options like chopped dates, apples, pineapples, apricots, pears, mangoes, dark or golden raisins, dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds, wheat flakes, or oat bran.
- Experiment with different types of honey or substitute maple syrup for a unique flavor twist.
- Maintain a balanced proportion of crunchy ingredients for the perfect granola texture.
Enjoy the satisfaction of creating your own delicious homemade granola packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor! 🌟
