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Homemade, Eat it by the Handful Granola

June 17, 2010 By Julie 15 Comments

Granola.  It’s versatile, it’s healthy and it’s really easy to make.  No really it is.  And you can put just about anything in it.  Don’t have almonds?  That’s no problem add pecans.  Don’t like cranberries?  So add some raisins instead.  Like it all?  Then throw it all in. That’s the beauty of granola.  It can be whatever you want it to be.

If you want a healthy kid friendly recipe this one is the answer.  From the very minute I finished this batch of granola, Nicholas was all over it.  He loves it with yogurt and a sprinkle of honey over the top. In fact, he’s had a bowl of it every day this week.  And I love that it has flax seeds, nuts, oats and berries in it; I know he’s getting a healthy breakfast.  Mix and match the nuts and fruit to your child’s likes, but just make it!  I promise your children will love it.  Oh, and you will too.  Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients Needed:

4 Cups of Oats (Not Quick Cooking)
11/2 Cups of Pistachios
11/2 Cups of Sunflower Seeds
1/2 Cup of Flax Seeds
1/4 Cup of Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup (Half a Stick) of Butter, Melted
1/4 Cup of Maple Syrup
1/8 tsp of Nutmeg
1/4 tsp of Cinnamon
1 tsp of Vanilla
1/2 tsp of Almond Extract
1 8 Oz Pkg of Dried Cherries

First up, throw everything into a large bowl and mix it up good with the exception of the dried cherries.  Once it’s mixed up well, spread it out on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Now throw it into your oven set to 375 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes. Pull it out when it’s golden brown.

Let it cool and then add in your dried fruit.

And that’s that!  Now all that’s left to do is eat it.  Eat it with yogurt, make it into cookies (yep, that’s a future recipe you’ll be seeing in the not so distant future), or just grab a handful straight up.  There’s never a bad time to grab a handful of this delicious treat!

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Comments

  1. mydanishkitchen.com says

    June 17, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Perfect anytime snack. Looks amazing with all those oats, cherries and sunflower seeds.

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  2. Ma What's 4 dinner says

    June 17, 2010 at 8:10 am

    I'm drooling….love granola! Made your tequila lime chicken and mexicali rice last night. So good!

    Lots of yummy love,
    Alex aka Ma, What's For Dinner?
    http://www.mawhats4dinner.com

    Reply
  3. Sarah @ Mum In Bloom says

    June 17, 2010 at 8:49 am

    Yup, we loooove this recipe too. My son calls it "crunch" and adds it to everything. I'm going to make some of your recipe today 😉

    Here's a "Banana Crunch Muffin" recipe to try with this granola that your boys (and you!) will love as well.
    http://muminbloom.blogspot.com/2010/04/recipe-banana-crunch-muffins.html

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  4. ~Alison~ says

    June 17, 2010 at 9:48 am

    I just found your blog today (came over from Make it From Scratch)….this granola looks so yummy! I've never made it before, but it sounds pretty easy! I'll be making this sometime soon!

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  5. anniebakes says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:08 am

    I am making this for sure!!!

    anne
    http://www.anniebakes.net

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  6. Lexi says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:37 am

    I ran out of my granola this morning, and my new batch is in the oven right now!

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  7. Monet says

    June 17, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    I love homemade granola…I've made some in the past, but your pretty pictures put mine to shame!

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  8. 5 Star Foodie says

    June 17, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Homemade granola sounds terrific! I love the addition of dried cherries!

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  9. cheri says

    June 17, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    i love granola!!!!! it's a great snack at work, and you're really busy you cant get up to get a snack.

    i left you 2 awards because you're that awesome. go get it 🙂

    Reply
  10. hayidan says

    June 17, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    great recipes

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  11. Rick says

    June 17, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    This looks so yummy! The dried fruit really adds great color.

    Reply
  12. Nirmala says

    June 18, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    I love it. All the ingredients are from Trader Joe's. The only problem is that I would eat it all in one sitting.

    Reply
  13. Holly says

    June 25, 2010 at 3:01 am

    We love granola. I keep meaning to make it…Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  14. paula says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:00 am

    Try adding some into your pancake batter…yum!

    Reply

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