Moms Granola Food

JOOLS' GORGEOUS GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 160ºC/325ºF/gas 3.
• Roughly chop the nuts and apricots, then place into a large bowl. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix together.
• Drizzle over the maple syrup and finely grate over the orange zest, then stir well to coat everything.
• Spread out over a large baking tray in an even layer - split it between two, if it's easier.
• Pop into the hot oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until turning golden, stirring every 10 minutes or so to stop it from catching. Bear in mind that the granola will harden up and go crunchy as it cools, so don't be tempted to cook it for too long.
• Leave to cool completely, then tip into airtight storage jars and use as and when you need it - it will keep quite happily for up to 4 weeks.

MOM'S GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Spread the oats on a rimmed baking pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Transfer the oats to a large mixing bowl, and add the sugar, wheat germ, coconut, seeds, and nuts or raisins. Stir to mix well, then add the oil, syrup,and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is moistened.
• Spread half of the mixture on each of 2 rimmed baking sheets (or bake in 2 batches), and bake for 10 minutes. Stir after 5 minutes to brown evenly.
• Let the baked granola cool on the pans, then transfer it to a bowl and stir until crumbly. Store in an airtight container.

MOM'S SIMPLE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix first seven ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
• In a glass measuring cup or bowl, microwave honey, oil and vanilla extract for one minute.
• Pour honey mixture over dry ingredients.
• Stir until mixture is well coated.
• Spread into a lightly grease cookie sheet.
• Bake for 8 minutes.
• Stir granola and spread out again.
• Bake an additional 6-7 minutes.
• Cool completely.
• Break up granola and add desired "extras" (chocolate, dried fruit).
• Enjoy!

MOM'S COCONUT GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a 9-inch square baking sheet with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the sides of the pan. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix the oats, almonds, coconut, cranberries, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
• Combine butter, honey and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla.
• Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring with a rubber spatula until well coated. Transfer the oat mixture to the prepared pan, and using the spatula, press the oats evenly into pan.
• Bake until the top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Using the foil, lift the granola out of pan and place it on work surface. Crumble the granola into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

MOM'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a 9-inch square baking sheet with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the sides. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix the oats, cranberries, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
• Combine the butter, sugar and honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil. Add the vanilla and stir. Remove from the heat.
• Pour the butter over the oats, mixing until well coated. Transfer to the prepared pan and, using a spatula, press the oats evenly into the pan.
• Bake until the top is crisp and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool. Using the foil as aid, lift out of the pan and place on a work surface. Crumble into pieces. Serve with berries, plain yogurt and drizzle with additional honey.