Mom's Best Granola

Mom's Best Granola

A crunchy, nutty granola that never fails to get compliments from breakfast guests.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
14 cups
Servings:
14

Ingredients

  • 7 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • ½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2
In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds and almonds. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, boiling water, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly coated. Spread in a thin layer on a large baking sheet.

Step 3
Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir every 30 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Granola will crisp up more when cooled.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

431
Calories
23g
Fat
49g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 30%
Saturated Fat6g 32%
Sodium91mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate49g 18%
Dietary Fiber8g 29%
Total Sugars14g
Protein11g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium104mg 8%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium364mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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