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Granola: Vegetarian, Vegan Grain Recipe
Sarah's Excellent Granola
Vegan: Makes approximately 8 cups
I didn't use to be a granola fan. I couldn't see the appeal in eating clumps of half cooked rolled oats with very dry raisins and stale nuts. Then my daughter Sarah started making her own granola.
Now, I think that Sarah's Excellent Granola with a little yogurt is the ideal breakfast, or supper, take your pick. It's both divinely delicious and amazingly nutritious - Judy Kingsbury, Savvy Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 6 cups of rolled oats (not quick oats)
- ½ cup walnuts chopped medium coarse
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 t ground cinnamon
- ½ cup mild flavored oil
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 T vanilla
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped dates
Directions:
- Pre heat oven to 375
- Mix all ingredients except dried fruit in a large bowl
- Place uncooked granola in a very large cake pan or 2 smaller ones
- Stir thoroughly every 5 minutes - extremely important!
- Bake until oats are dry and golden in color
- Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit
- Stir occasionally to allow the steam to escape
- Allow to cool completely
- Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.
Granola Variations:
- Substitute other whole grain flakes like barley, wheat, etc. in place of part of the oats
- Substitute other nuts for almonds or walnuts
- Substitute other dried fruits for the raisins and dates, leaving out the cinnamon if it doesn’t go with the fruit you are using.
Helpful Hints:
- Granola is a serious food. Lots of nutrition and lots of calories, so a little goes a long way.
- Serve with yogurt and fresh fruit on top
- Serve with cold or warm non-dairy beverage
- Or serve however you like to eat your cereal! But if you come up with something especially tasty we’re counting on you to let us know!
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