This is the world’s best granola, and I’m not afraid to shout it. In the title. In all caps Everyone who tries it literally says, “this is the best granola I’ve ever tasted.” It’s like all the ingredients are best friends, and it’s all of their birthdays, and they each got the present they wanted the most.
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- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, loosely packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup water
- 6 ounces dried fruit e.g., mandarin oranges, raisins, freeze-dried strawberries, cranberries, cherries, or mango
Ingredients
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- Position one rack in the middle of the oven, and another on the lowest rack
- Put a large piece of tinfoil on the lowest rack (to keep pieces from falling and burning)
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, sesame seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt
- Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add the oil, honey, and water
- Toss the mixture until well combined, and spread evenly on a cookie sheet
- Bake the granola for 40-45 minutes, until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes
- Let cool completely, and then stir in the dried fruit.
After doing some extensive research a few years ago, and then again today, I believe this recipe was from a children's magazine called Spoonfuls, which no longer exists. The recipe disappeared with the website, so I'm especially happy to be able to share it here.
(Recipe adapted from the original, which no longer exists)
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