How to Make Magnificent Granola. Ive never been a cereal person, but granola, on the other hand, is something I could eat all day. And when its around, I do. Oops. There are three main reasons why granola is one of my absolute favorite things to make. First of all, there are endless combinations to try. Ive decided this must be why its impossible to get tired of the stuff. Second, homemade granola tastes SO much better than the store bought granola. Homemade granola, granola bars, and granola parfaits are a smart choice, since they are loaded with fiber, antioxidantrich fruit, protein and calcium. We have a simple trick that will help you cook up a big batch of crunchy granola in the slow cooker. You can taste what a big difference freshness makes, and its staggering. And finally, homemade granola is much, much cheaper than store bought granola. Homemade-Granola-Recipe.png' alt='How To Make Granola' title='How To Make Granola' />This is a super easy granola recipe. It isnt overly sweet and is a real crowdpleaser. It also makes your house smell fabulous for hours after you bake it. I normally. Watch how to make this recipe. Butter a 9 by 9inch glass baking dish and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the oats, sunflower seeds. Make this recipe for Chewy Granola Bars that include all real food ingredients, you can make them to your familys preferences, and they are easy Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Add all ingredients to a large microwavable bowl, except the fruit. Mix well. If the honey is thick, heat up in the microwave for about. Granola bars are my life. I never knew that until just now. Its fun to make granola bars. Its so fun, I made them on one of my recent Food Network episodes. It. Ive never been a cereal person, but granola, on the other hand, is something I could eat all day. And when its around, I do. Oops. There are three main reasons. I cant help but think that people wouldnt buy it if they knew how easy it is to make it at home. Let me show you how To get started, gather up your star ingredients, which should be some combination of oats, nuts or seeds, and dried fruit. Well, and if you ask me, coconut too. But I realize that coconut in granola may just be essential for me, so Ill say thats optional. For nuts and seeds, Ive done cashews, walnuts, pecans, sliced almonds, slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts nearly everything Well actually, I havent done a granola with peanuts, but who says you cantMy brain instantly lights up with the idea of some sort of peanut crunch chocolate chip granola. Boom You get to be the boss of your granola. Try anything that strikes your fancy. And dont get me started on the fruit dried cranberries, blueberries, cherries, apricots, raisins On and on the possibilities go. For the star ingredients of todays post, I did 3 cups of rolled oats, 1 cup of dried cranberries, 12 cup of pumpkin seeds, and 12 cup of coconut flakes. The ratio of 3 cups rolled oats to 2 cups of other mix ins is just right for me, but you can certainly tweak that if youd like. Stir everything together to distribute the ingredients evenly. Next well assemble the liquid drizzle. Here Im using 12 cup of pure maple syrup, 14 cup of brown sugar, 12 teaspoon of salt, and 14 cup of grapeseed oil. Grapeseed oil is my neutral oil of choice, but feel free to use your favorite neutral oil. Canola, vegetable, and even coconut oil are all great options. At this point, you can also add different spices to the liquid, like cinnamon or nutmeg. When theres maple syrup involved, I will usually leave spices out so they dont interfere with the maple flavor, but you may include them if youd like. Youre also welcome to try different types of sweeteners, like honey or brown rice syrup. However, know that honey, and even more so brown rice syrup, will make the granola clump together. Pour the maple liquid all over the oats. Stir everything together until the oats are well coated. And, if you want to, you can taste the granola to make sure the sweetness is to your liking. Dump the granola onto a sheet pan. Then spread the granola out evenly, so it can toast properly in the oven. Bake the granola in a 3. F oven for 4. 5 minutes, tossing once halfway through the baking process. Let the granola cool completely, then store in an airtight container. The granola will keep for two weeks at room temperature. You know, if it lasts that long. Enjoy, and happy granola making Homemade Granola. December 3. 1, 2. Prep Time 5 Minutes. Difficulty Easy. Cook Time 4. Minutes. Servings 6 Servings. Rolled Oats. 1 cup Dried Cranberries. Pumpkin Seeds. 12 cup Coconut Flakes. Pure Maple Syrup. Brown Sugar. 14 cup Grapeseed Oil Or Other Neutral Oil. Salt. Preheat oven to 3. F. In a large bowl, stir to combine rolled oats, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and coconut flakes. In a separate bowl, stir to combine maple syrup, brown sugar, oil, and salt. Pour wet ingredients over the oats, and mix well. Pour the granola onto a rimmed sheet pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula. Bake for 4. 5 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking process. Let the granola cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Joanne is the creator of the Fifteen Spatulas food blog and Youtube channel, where she shares her passion for from scratch cooking through recipes and videos. Bean Burrito more. With an interest in food that started at a very young age, Joanne has committed herself and her blog to helping people realize that cooking real food from scratch doesnt have to be intimidating or time consuming. She tries to focus on explaining the hows and whys of cooking for example, why patting a steak dry before searing can be the difference between a good and bad steak, or how to cream butter and sugar properly, and why it can directly determine how light or heavy your cake turns out. She believes when you truly understand whats happening on the stovetop, thats when you become a great cook. Joanne and Fifteen Spatulas have been featured in numerous media outlets, including the TODAY show, Cooking Channel TV, Fine Cooking, Glamour, Redbook, Better Homes Gardens, and more. At home, shes in charge of all the food but her husband is in charge of all the drinks. He doesnt cook, but he roasts his own coffee, brews his own beer, and can make the darn best cappuccino on the planet.