Thank you Diana.....creator of this granola recipe, grower of green kale, and rockin' mountain biker. She emailed me this granola recipe several WEEKS ago and I finally had a chance to make it, why did it take me so long? Diana made this recipe up based on various store bought brands. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
Grainy Granola
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats (uncooked)
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup buckwheat (uncooked)
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup sliced almonds (or nuts of your choice)
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 to 1 cup sweetner to taste. (Try maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, agave, etc. and try combos of 2 or more. I like ~3/4 cup total. It depends on how sweet you want your granola!)
1-2 tablespoon coconut oil (I use 3 tbsp because it's really good for you!! you can also use olive oil, sunflower oil, or another healthy oil)1-3 teaspoon cinnamon (depends how much you like it)
1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350. Combine dry ingredients in large bowl and mix. In small saucepan over medium heat, combine the wet ingredients and bring to a boil, mixing well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well with a large spoon to coat.
- Spread mixture onto large baking sheet(s) lined with wax paper. Bake at 350 for ~20-25 minutes or until desired "toastiness". Take out and allow to cool completely.
- Mix in raisins or any other dried fruit that you like. Store in airtight container.
*Important: check often while baking for desired toastiness. I love it crisp and toasty, so I make sure to spread in a very thin layer and bake until golden brown.
ReplyDeleteIf you like chewy granola, keep the layer on the cookie sheet a bit thicker and make sure to check it often while baking.
Also very easy to make substitutions/omit ingredients if you don't have them!
mmmm, i'm currently crunchy-ing up my granola in the oven. it looks deelicious. i added chopped apple, and left out buckwheat (i didn't have any). can't wait to enjoy it with my yoghurt tomorrow morn x
ReplyDeleteanother batch of granola going in the oven tonight...with buckwheat and all! i loved it so much this week - i am doing it again...and giving some to my mum - i know she'll love it especially seeing as i got it from here. x a.
ReplyDeleteSoooo good! Grain-ola is great-ola! The only thing that could make it better would be chocolate chips or m&ms.
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