Neil and Amy
So... I just realized that I made a mistake on the granola recipe.  I did NOT use canola oil, I used coconut oil instead.  Coconut oil is very good for you, internally and externally.  Here's an article on coconut oil and the benefits of it.  CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE  

 

 There are a couple of different coconut oil brands I've tried, and haven't been disappointed, but the one I've used the most is Spectrum.  It runs about $10-$15 a jar.  CLICK HERE FOR COCONUT OIL

 

Here is the revised recipe:

 

Amy's Crazy Good Granola

Ingredients

·                 3 cups large flake rolled oats

·                 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

·                 1 cup raw sliced or chopped almonds

·                 1/4 cup clover honey

·                 1/4 cup agave nectar

·                 1/2 cup coconut oil

·                 1/4 cup raw sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds

·                 1/2 cup finely ground flax seed

·                 1 tbsp pure vanilla

·                 splash almond extract

·                 1 tsp ground ginger

·                 1 tsp ground cinnamon (heaping)

·                 (optional) 3 cups chopped dried fruit (see the Footnotes)

Instructions

1.              Pre-heat the oven to 250 F.

2.              Combine all the dry ingredients, except for the dried fruit, in a large bowl.

3.              Combine the honey, oil, and vanilla.

4.              Drizzle the honey mixture over the granola mixture and keep mixing to coat everything evenly.

5.              Grease two 9 x 13 pans and cover both pans evenly with the granola mixture.

6.              Cook for 30-40 minutes or until the granola turns golden brown, stirring every 10-15 minutes. Note: granola won't hardened until cooled, make sure not to over bake it!)

7.              Break up any large chunks while the granola is still warm on the pans.

8.              Cool the granola completely on the pans.

9.              Mix in the dried fruits.

10.          Store the granola in airtight containers at room temperature for 2 weeks, or for longer in the refrigerator.

Footnotes

Options for dried fruit:

1/2 cup each of raisins, dehydrated apple, and dried papaya

1/2 cup each of raisins, dried apricot, and dried cranberries

 All dried fruits should be natural, with no added sugars and preservatives.

 


1 Response
  1. Jeanne Says:

    Here is a link to some awesome coconut products.