greatest granola

22 September 2009

My sister, Kelsey sent some of this to me for my last birthday, and it is dee-vine. I love it, my husband and kids love it~we make a batch and it's gone the next day. Perfect for breakfast with milk, over yogurt, or for an after school snack.
I gave some to my neighbor last week for her birthday in a cellophane bag topped with a ribbon.
Now, you know if it's a recipe from me it's going to be easy, and it is! Promise.
And anything with cinnamon in it? Perfect for fall.

Kelsey's Granola
6 cups oats
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 tsp salt
1-2 Tbs cinnamon (depending on your preference)
2 Tbs vanilla
1 cup coconut
1 cup craisins, raisins, or other dried fruit
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup almonds (or any other nuts you have)
1/2 cup flax seed or wheat germ (optional~to give it an extra little health kick)

Combine all ingredients in a LARGE bowl. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray and bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. (I like mine soft and chewy, so I only bake it for 8-10, but if you like it crunchy, it will be more like 15 minutes.)

Want some more fall recipes? Here are some favorites:
greatest granola  .  easy peasy homemade donuts   .   soft pumpkin cookies   .   caramel corn puffs   .    foolproof yeast bread

24 comments

  1. This looks so yummy, my daughter and I are the only ones in our house that like granola. I guess that means our granola would last longer. I am going to try this recipe.

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  2. Looks yummy - great for a cold fall morning :)

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  3. I read this as I was eating my yogurt with granola cereal in it--writing it down now--I think I may substitute walnuts or pecans for the almonds! Thanks for sharing this!

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  4. Looks like a great recipe! Thanks!

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  5. Oh I can't wait to try this! I've never MADE granola before and I usually don't buy it because it's to expensive. This is great!

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  6. Ooh, great! My hubby loves granola and yogurt in the morning. I'm going to make it!

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  7. I have always wanted to make some of that. Thanks so much for the recipe!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  8. My Mom use to make granola and i had forgotten about it until now.

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  9. Love having homemade granola around. Your recipe is very similar to mine. I need to make up a batch.
    Thanks for the reminder.

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  10. just printed this off...sounds yummy!

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  11. mmm sounds delish!!!

    stop on by my blog! i posted my makeover of a few items for my craftroom :D

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  12. Yummy!! I love granola, and easy is always the best way to go. Thanks Melissa!
    Carrie

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  13. Looks terrific! Come share your slow cooker recipes at Crock Pot Wednesday. I would love to see you there. diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com

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  14. Sounds so yummy! I have been looking for an easy recipe and I think I just found it! Thanks so much for this post! Hope you are doing well!

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  15. Thanks for the recipe. I love granola. I can't wait to try it.

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  16. I need to get making some granola again. I have a TON of yogurt right now,and wanted to sprinkle some right in. :)
    How did I miss your gorgeous cabinet redo. Did you need to paint over the wall paper or did you choose to just because you wanted it to match identically?

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  17. I am going to try this recipe since it is so easy. I am also going to give it to my mom, or maybe I'll make some for my mom and put it in a cute bag! Thanks for sharing it!

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  18. I loved this recipe. Tried it yesterday. I gave you a little blog praise on my blog for it. I hope you will come over and check it out.

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  19. Ooh - next time you make it can you take a picture of how you packaged it? I'm always trying to get cute gift giving ideas!

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  20. So I made it this weekend, turned out great! I even did a blog post about it! Thanks!

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  21. I just made it. It's so yummy & the house smells great! :) I'm bringing it to my daughter's soccer game tomorrow,I'm sure it will be a big hit.

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  22. I just found your blog about a week ago. I'm loving it. Just got done making this granola. YUM. Thanks for the recipe!

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  23.  And thank you Kelsey too. :)

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  24. I just posted this one - thank you Melissa! You have given our family much breakfast happiness. :)

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