November 20, 2012

BREAKFAST - ALMOND-RAISIN GRANOLA

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

5-6 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup slivered almonds/walnuts/pecans

3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/3 cup unhulled sesame seeds
1/3 cup unsalted raw sunflower seeds
1/3 cup shelled unsalted raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
6 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup golden raisins or dark raisins
1 cup of puffed millets

Preheat oven to 250°F. (Yes, that is the correct temperature, 250F)
Lightly spray rimmed non-stick baking sheet with oil or line an oiled aluminum foil over the baking sheet.
Toss oats and next 5 ingredients in large bowl.
Whisk syrup/honey, brown sugar, oil, warm water, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a small bowl to blend.
Pour syrup mixture over oat mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake until evenly browned, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in raisins. Store in airtight container.

From Bon Appetit Magazine.

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