Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Granola


Homemade Granola

If you have never made your own granola, you are missing out! This is a weekly staple in our house. It makes a great healthy snack. Store bought granola can be pricey and I have found that I already have all the ingredients on hand. So I thought I would share my recipe with everyone.

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup nuts (optional)
1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional)
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4-1/2 cup honey
flax seed (optional)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1/4 cup orange juice (optional)

Mix all together and spread out on a cookie sheet. Bake 35 min. at 300 degrees. Make sure you stir it every 10 min. so that it doesn't burn. Optional: After baking you can add raisins, dried fruit or seeds to taste. Enjoy!


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