JOSEE DI STASIO'S CHRISTMAS GRANOLA

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This is from the December 2009 edition of Chatelaine magazine.It is a very versatile recipe as you can change the ingredients to your liking. It says to add the flax seed at the end but I put it in before I bake it,either way is fine.I omitted the salt and added vanilla extract along with the almond extract.I usually half this recipe and make 4 cups instead of 8.I use a combination of sunflower seeds,almonds and walnuts.

Provided by LuuvBunny

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups oats (instant is fine)
1 cup oat bran or 1 cup wheat germ
1 cup sunflower seeds or 1 cup walnuts
1 cup coconut
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup maple syrup or 2/3 cup honey
1/3 cup vegetable oil (canola)
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup raisins
1/4 cup flax seed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • In a small bowl,stir cinnamon with ginger and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl,mix oats with oat bran,nuts,seeds,coconut and salt.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat,stir syrup with oil until warm about 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in almond extract(& vanilla if using) and spice mix.
  • Pour over oat mixture.
  • Stir to coat.
  • Turn onto baking sheet,spreading evenly as you can.
  • Bake until golden brown for 30 minutes,stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and stir in cranberries.
  • Cool.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.( I store mine in the freezer).
  • Sprinkle with flaxseed before serving.

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