Mom's Homemade Granola
Baked to perfection at a low temperature, this granola achieves a satisfying crunch that's perfect for enjoying on its own, with yogurt, or as a topping for your favorite desserts. With its long shelf life, it's a convenient and versatile snack that can be stored for up to 6 months.
Servings 36 servings
Calories 341kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup wheat germ
- ½ pound shredded coconut
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 ½ cup almonds
- 1 ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cup vegetable oil I used canola
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large pot combine the first 6 ingredients. In a sauce pan combine the remain ingredients and cook until dissolved (do not boil). Combine both mixtures.
- Put mixture onto two sheet cake pans. Bake for 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally. If you want it crunchy cook for 15 minutes longer (this is what I do). Cool. Store in a sealed container. With keep for 6 months. Makes 36 seervings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg