How to Make Mom's Best Granola - A Step-by-Step Guide

Granola is a classic breakfast staple that never goes out of style. It's the perfect blend of crunchy, nutty, and sweet, and it's incredibly versatile. You can enjoy it with milk or yogurt, sprinkle it over a smoothie bowl, or even eat it by the handful as a snack. And when it's homemade, it's even better!

This recipe for Mom's Best Granola is a family favorite that has been passed down for generations. It's the kind of granola that fills the house with a warm, comforting aroma as it ...

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Ingredients

  • 7 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • ½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 14 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds and almonds. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, boiling water, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly coated. Spread in a thin layer on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir every 30 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Granola will crisp up more when cooled.
  • Nutrition

    431 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Sodium: 91mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 364mg