Granola Cereal
6 servings
Granola Cereal
Delicious, healthy and easy to make, eat this wonderful homemade granola for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients:
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
1/4 cup chopped or slivered almonds, salt free
1/4 cup sesame seeds, salt free
1/2 cup pitted whole dates, chopped
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1/4 cup dried cranberries, cherries or raisins
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
1/4 cup chopped or slivered almonds, salt free
1/4 cup sesame seeds, salt free
1/2 cup pitted whole dates, chopped
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1/4 cup dried cranberries, cherries or raisins
Directions:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position, and heat oven to 275 degrees.
- Line a 9-by-13-inch metal baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Mix oats, wheat germ, salt, almonds and sunflower seeds in a bowl.
- Soak chopped dates in water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Place date and water in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Bring date mixture, cinnamon and vanilla (if using) to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat.
- Drizzle over oat mixture, and stir to combine.
- Pour mixture onto prepared pan. Working a handful at a time, squeeze cereal to form small clumps.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Stir in dried fruit.
- Continue to bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes longer. Let cool.
- Granola can be stored in an airtight tin for up to two weeks.
Calories 256, Fat 7.8g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 81mg
Carbohydrates 41.1g, Fiber 6.8g, Sugars 15.3g, Protein 8.7g
Carbohydrates 41.1g, Fiber 6.8g, Sugars 15.3g, Protein 8.7g
