I never pictured myself making granola. But when you have a son that loves granola, you make granola. When I told my son I was going to make it, he went to the store and bought everything he wanted in it. Seeds, nuts, wheat germ, dried fruit, honey, maple syrup…and the list went on.
I was lucky enough to find Megan’s Granola Recipe, The Best Granola EVER! on Allrecipes, it had every ingredient in it that he brought home.. Not to mention 634 comments that sung the praises of how this granola recipe was better than anything you could by at the store…anywhere. Ok!, we have ourselves a recipe. I made this on Saturday afternoon while my son and our neighbour were working in the yard. While it was baking my house filled up with this amazing aroma that….I can’t believe I’m saying this, smelled better than any cake I’ve ever made. My son walked into the house, walked back out and told our neighbour….you wouldn’t believe the aroma in my house right now! The only ingredient I added to the recipe was about a tablespoon of orange zest. Before I cut an orange, I grate the zest from it and freeze it for later use. It really comes in handy. This recipe made 5 quart jars of granola, there’s only one left. This recipe can be made to the taste of your family by using the nuts and dried fruit of your choice and the zest of a lemon or an orange . My son eats this for breakfast, and he’ll walk around with a jar eating it as a snack. I’m sure you’ll find your own way of enjoying it…using it as a topping for yogurt or ice cream sounds good to me! Everyone that tasted this granola, absolutely loved it, seriously LOVED IT! THANK YOU MEGAN for this absolutely perfect granola!
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Megan’s Granola Recipe
Allrecipes
Ingredients:
8 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups wheat germ
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup roasted salted pepitas
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup honey
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup raisins
1 Tablespoon ( more or less) of orange or lemon zest.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment or aluminum foil.
- Combine the oats, wheat germ, , sunflower seeds, pepitas , almonds, pecans, orange zest and walnuts in a large bowl. Stir together the salt, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, let boil a minute or two, it will thicken slightly and coat the oats better ,then pour over the dry ingredients, and stir to coat. Spread the mixture out evenly on the baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and toasted, about 20 minutes. Stir once halfway through. Cool, then stir in the raisins and dried apricots before storing in an airtight container.
It does sound like the perfect combination to start or even end the day Bunny.
Sounds wonderful! I love granola! Good to see you back blogging!
i never buy granola anymore–it’s so easy to make at home and you can do whatever you want to it! this batch sounds terrific!
kiik delicious Bunny!!
My husband loves homemade granola. We love it, best, with yogurt. It’s also a great guilt-free snack. I’m so glad that you left a comment on my blog (about the flan) so I could discover yours. New follower!
PS: Try flan… you will love it!
I’ve never met a granola I didn’t like. I never buy granola. It’s so fun to make all kinds. Now I have another one to try!
Thank you Val, Lisa, Grace, Gloria, Debbie and Katrina! The way my husband is smitten with this recipe I’m starting to call it granola crack! LOL!!
My daughter loves granola too…I don’t. But I make it for her when she comes home. Will try this recipe next time…looks delish.
This looks like a yummy granola recipe, Bunny. My husband and teenage son are crazy about the stuff, but I’ve never made it from scratch. I am going to get the ingredients and give this one a try.
*Hope you’re doing well! 🙂
Barbara I’m not a big fan either but the aroma that came from the oven while baking this converted me! LOL!! Jane I hope your husband and son love it as much as my husband does! I am well Jane, Thank You!
We love homemade granola too. This version sounds extra special.
Sounds like a good combination – a recipe that uses all the ingredients your husband brought home. Sounds like it was a successful day.
Once you have homemade granola,it’s like you never want to go back to store bought! This recipe is one that is going into my must try folder! Love the tip about the orange zest!
Renee this granola is so good that when I made it for a neighbor whose daughter was going through kemo, she wanted to make it and sell it. Everybody goes completely bonkers over this! And yes the zest is a wonderful addition, very aromatic and flavorful.
This is absolutely delicious granola!!! The whole family loved it!! Thanks for the recipe.
Melanie I’m so happy you made it!! My husband eats this by the jar full!! Thank you for coming back to say you made it!
You are so welcome! Going to try some of your other recipes too!! Thanks for posting!!