07.09.08
Eve’s Organic Granola
For the last couple of years, I have been making homemade granola. I highly recommend it! It is a healthy and tasty breakfast or snack. If you can, use all organic ingredients. People keep asking me for the recipe once they try it, so here it is. I got the recipe from my sister Eve (Certified Aston-Patterning® Practioner, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, massage therapist, Yoga instructor, and a great cook) …
Enjoy,
David
Eve’s Organic Granola
In a large bowl, mix together:
3 cups rolled oats
3 cups rolled kamut
3 cups rolled rye
½ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup slivered almonds
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
½ cup coconut flakes
Add:
½ to ¾ cup canola oil
¾ to 1 cup maple syrup
1 or 2 tbsp vanilla or almond extract
Stir until evenly blended.
Place mixture in 1 or more casserole dishes. Bake in the oven at 325 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden. (more time may be needed in glass pans vs. metal) Stir every 10 to 15 minutes while baking for even browning.
Let cool mixture.
Add:
1 ½ cups raisins or cranberries
Store in refrigerator for a few weeks. Glass jars are best but plastic containers will do.
Serve with milk, fruit and yogurt, or sprinkled on apple sauce.
Tips:
° All quantities can be adjusted according to taste.
° Other nuts or seeds can be used besides the ones listed: sesame seeds, pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, brazil nuts…
° Other dried fruits can be used along with or instead of raisins: apple, dates, currants…
° Spices can be added before baking for taste variations, such as cinnamon or garam masala…