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Linda's Granola Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Ingredients
  • Combine the ingredients below in a large bowl while you make the coating.
  • 5 cups rolled oats I prefer old-fashioned
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • Coating:
  • Combine the following ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over a medium heat stirring constantly. Do not boil. After the coating or syrup is dissolved pour over the ingredients above in the large bowl and stir until completely covered. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Spread the mixture onto cookie sheets and bake for 20-30 minutes. if you like it crunchier bake 10-15 minutes longer. Add the optional items below if desired.
  • 3/4 cups brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
Recipe Notes

Optional items: Craisins, raisins, chocolate chips, candy, like M & M's, etc.