Homemade Healthy Granola Recipe

What's to discuss? Granola is healthy and fabulous. Let's get right down to business. Wait, preheat the oven at 350 degrees. You'll need three bowls and a large cookie sheet.



Mix the following ingredients in large bowl:

• 3 - 4 cups rolled oats (not instant)
• 1/2 cup flax seed
• 1/2 cup raw, unsalted pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
• 1/2 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• (optional additions - slivered almonds, coconut)

Mix in separate, small bowl:

• 1/4 cup coconut oil (others work, too)
• 1/4 cup applesauce or apple juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• (optional additions or substitutes - cinnamon, maple syrup, molasses)

Now, mix all ingredients evenly and spread on a cookie sheet. Cook for 12 - 15 minutes. Take it out, stir it up, and put it back into the oven for 5 additional minutes. As the granola cooks, prepare the dried fruit. Do not cook the fruit.

Mix into a medium sized bowl:

• 1/2 cup dried, unsweetened cranberries
• 1/2 cup dried bananas (chopped)
• 3/4 cup dried apricots
• (optional additions - raisins, dried blueberries)  

Let the granola cool for 5-10 minutes. Add dried fruit and enjoy! I like to add milk and eat while it's still warm.