Featuring Ham Towne's: True Cinnamon; Ginger Powder; Sesame Seeds
The best thing about homemade granola (besides the fact that it is so delicious), is you can choose your favorites for everything that goes into the final product. You can use this recipe as a guide, and then add or change the nuts, dried fruits, or sweetness. In this recipe, True Cinnamon, Ginger Powder and Sesame Seeds are added for the great extra flavors and textures. It is so good sprinkled over fresh fruit, yogurt, ice cream, hot cereal, or just as a snack by itself. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of this yummy natural treat.
Ingredients:
4 cups oats (not quick-cooking)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 Tblspn vanilla extract
2 Tblspns True Cinnamon
2 tsp Ginger Powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup each: chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, chopped almonds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
2 Tblspns sunflower seeds
2 Tblspns Sesame Seeds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup each: chopped dates and craisins
1/2 cup wheat germ or oat bran
Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, honey, brown sugar, oil and water. Heat slightly and then set aside. In a large bowl, combine all the other ingredients and mix well. Pour the heated honey mixture over the dry ingredients and blend thoroughly. Spread the granola onto a large cookie sheet and bake in a 225 degree oven for 2 hours, turning the pan and stirring the mixture every 20 minutes. Cool the baked granola completely and then store it in an airtight container.
