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Homemade Granola

1/14/2024

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Homemede Granola
I am not a big breakfast person. Give me a glass of water, a nice cup of coffee, and a piece of toast, and I am satisfied. But lately, I discovered homemade granola, and it has become a game changer. It is my go-to breakfast. Trust me, homemade granola is so much better than the store-bought kind. For me, the store-bought ones are too sweet and often have things added that I don’t like. With homemade granola, you can choose your own nuts, seeds, dried fruit, sweetener, and flavoring. You can control whatever you want to add. Once you make it, it lasts for weeks in the pantry. I have been playing with various ingredients for a couple of months. Every homemade granola recipe I have come across uses coconut flakes. But I don’t like coconut. I recommend adding them if you like them. If you have the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perlman, check out her granola recipe. She likes her granola in clusters and adds a whipped egg white to the granola mixture before she spreads it out on the baking sheet. I have not done that. Whatever you do, you will end up with a jar of crunchy, chewy, and lightly sweetened granola. This is also a wonderful project to do with children, that way, they can create their own breakfast.
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Life at Sunny Cove has had its ups and downs. I find solace in the kitchen as long as my husband cleans up my mess. I have slowed down tremendously. I need breaks now, so no more multitasking. I am fortunate that I have family and friends who support me.
homemade granola
homemade granola
homemade granola
homemade granola
Be creative and design your own granola: add your favorite nuts and seeds, but remember that they need to be roasted before adding them. Use a sweetener if you like and however much you like. My preferred choice for sweeteners is honey and maple syrup. For dried fruits, I use raisins, cranberries, cherries, or a mixture of all. Deb Perlman from Smitten Kitchen adds roasted wheat germ. For fats, I use sunflower oil, but you may also use olive oil, coconut-, or canola oil. Some recipes call for melted butter. 
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Ingredients:
This recipe makes about 4-5 cups of granola

3 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup toasted hazelnuts
¼ cup ground flax seeds
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp.salt
½ cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds  
⅓ cup sunflower oil
⅓ cup honey
2  TBS maple syrup
½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup (or more) dried cranberries, raisins, cherries, or other fruit

Directions:
Preheat the to 300˚ F (150˚C)
Cover the baking sheet with waxed paper
Combine the oats, hazelnuts, and flax seeds in a large bowl. 
Combine the wet ingredients and spices in another bowl.
Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ones. Spread them out on the cookie sheet covered with wax paper and bake until golden, approximately 40-45 minutes, tossing occasionally. Add the dried fruits and store them in an airtight container.
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Recipe from the sunnycovechef.com
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20 Comments
sherry link
1/15/2024 11:27:29 pm

are you okay? just wondering why you have slowed down? nothing too serious I hope. We call this muesli rather than granola. I too am not a breakfast person :)
cheers
sherry

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Gerlinde
1/18/2024 06:50:58 pm

I am okay Sherry, just being busy and taking care of things. Thanks for caring. There is Müsli in Germany, but the oats and seeds are not roasted.

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David Scott Allen link
1/16/2024 07:23:14 am

Thank you so much for this recipe Gerlinde! I have never made granola, but it is one of my favorite snacks. A handful of the stuff is often perfect to stave off hunger, and it’s sweet enough to help me avoid the chocolate! I can’t wait to try this.

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Gerlinde
1/18/2024 06:55:20 pm

Granola makes a great snack and yes, it keeps you away from the cookie jar or hidden candy. Experiment with your favorite ingredients when you make it.

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Liz link
1/16/2024 10:56:12 am

I love, love homemade granola, but I need to hide it from myself or I could eat it all in a day!! You made yours just how I like it---a perfect way to shake up my breakfast routine!

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Gerlinde
1/18/2024 06:58:09 pm

Granola is a no brainer for breakfast. Do you use coconut flakes in your granola ?

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Mimi Rippee link
1/16/2024 05:25:00 pm

I love making granola! I just don’t have enough people around me who eat it! Most my grand daughter, who loves parfaits. Thanks for the recipe, though!

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Gerlinde
1/18/2024 06:59:16 pm

Mimi, granola will last for a long time. It also makes great hostess gifts,

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Diane Marvin-Koenig
1/22/2024 10:42:30 am

Great recipe Gerlinde! I like to have both granola (slightly sweetened) and muesli on the table to mix. I also grind flax seed and add at the table for some fiber.
Thanks for posting!

Diane

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Gerlinde
1/25/2024 04:40:48 pm

I had your granola and liked it. You inspired me to make my own.

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Ron link
1/23/2024 12:29:30 am

We also always see both granola and muesli on the breakfast bars here. At home, i enjoy granola during the warm months with a bit of pourable yoghurt. But, i haven’t made it in years. I’ll save your recipe for spring.
Take care

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Gerlinde
1/25/2024 04:46:21 pm

One of my favorite breakfasts is Bircher Muesli. The Swiss make the best. At home nobody eats it and I don't make it very often because it only lasts one day. I hope all is well with you and your family.

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Jean | DelightfulRepast.com link
1/24/2024 09:43:47 am

Looks sooo good, Gerlinde. I love granola but haven't made it in a long time. And, no, like you, I do not put coconut in it! I usually put in walnuts, but I bet I'll love this with the hazelnuts. And like you, I store it in a jar. I have quite an assortment of Weck and Kilner jars. I always enjoy my visits to your lovely and informative blog. Wishing you a wonderful 2024.

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Gerlinde
1/25/2024 04:50:11 pm

Thank you Jean, I enjoy visiting your blog as well. You have so many recipes that I would like to make. Wishing you a healthy and happy 2024.

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Jeff the Chef link
1/25/2024 07:24:36 am

I used to eat lots of granola back in the day when I could burn off calories just by existing. Today I'm more inclined to use it as a garnish. I still do love it, though. Thanks for the recipe!

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Gerlinde
1/25/2024 04:52:26 pm

I hear you loud and clear Jeff. I use my granola sparingly for the same reason .

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Karen (Back Road Journal) link
1/27/2024 10:11:00 am

I'm not much of a breakfast eater as well. I usually have plain yogurt and blueberries with a drizzle. A sprinkling of your granola would make the perfect addition. Hope you have more up than down days.

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Gerlinde
1/28/2024 08:41:40 am

I am ok Karen, thankful for what I have. This granola also makes a great snack.

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Frieda Rector
7/13/2024 01:33:51 pm

Thank - you for the granola recipe. It’s yummy healthy and allows you to be creative. I added chia seeds and pistachios. Additionally, I don’t have to pay $8.99 for 2 cups of store bought organic granola.

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Gerlinde
7/13/2024 02:53:42 pm

Dear Frieda, I am glad you liked the granola. I just made some for my German visitors.

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