Megan's Granola

This homemade granola recipe uses oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit to create a family-friendly breakfast cereal that's sweet but not too sugary!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 8 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup finely chopped almonds
• 2 cups raisins or sweetened dried cranberries
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 0.75 cup honey
• 1.5 cups oat bran
• 1.5 cups wheat germ

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Step 2

Combine oats, wheat germ, oat bran, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a large bowl.

Step 3

Stir oil, honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then pour over dry ingredients and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheets and spread out evenly.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and toasted, about 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes, then stir in raisins.