Want to add a wholesome twist to your morning routine? How about some sweet and crunchy granola complete with all your favourite trimmings? I have never enjoyed cereal and find commercial granola to be too sweet and expensive. Plus, this recipe can be easily customized depending upon preferences and ingredients on hand. Today I made two batches; Apple Cinnamon and Almonds, and Maple Walnut and Blueberry.
Basic recipe:
1/2 cup of un-homogenized, local, organic honey
1/2 cup of grapeseed or walnut oil
1 1/2 cups of whole rolled oats
1 1/2 cups of kamut flakes
1 1/2 cups of kamut flakes
3 cups of chopped, mix of raw seeds, nuts, grains and/or dried fruits
Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Mix oil and honey and warm slightly. Pour over dry ingredients, mix well then bake at 250 degrees for approximately 3/4 - 1 an hour – until your ingredients are starting to look toasted. Stir about every15 minutes. Cook for less time for chunkier granola, and longer for a drier blend. Do not overcook. Be sure to add pre-dried fruits in the last 15 minutes so it doesn't become too dried.
Store in clean glass jars and use within a month to ensure freshness.
