The easiest brown sugar granola

This tasty granola has been part of my recipe book for a long time. It is super easy to make and since it does not have any artificial preservatives, it makes a great choice of snack and cereal.

A dear friend shared this recipe with a group of women in a church activity –which, by the way, most of the recipes that are not Salvadoran I have learned them from this sisterhood! They honestly have helped me keep me safe and cared for, for a long time. They are truly a relief.

This recipe features a myriad of seeds. They have healthy components and make a great flavor as we combine them with the sweetness of the brown sugar.

Simple ingredients

Rolled oats

Wheat germ

Shredded coconut

Sunflower seeds

Sesame seeds

Nuts (Pecans, cashews, almonds)

Brown sugar

Canola oil

Molasses

Piloncillo or white honey

Salt

Cinnamon

Vanilla

Dried fruit (optional)

How to make Brown sugar granola (step by step)

1. In a pan add water and brown sugar at medium heat until dissolved.
2. Then add oil, white honey, molasses, salt, cinnamon, vanilla and combined everything for about five minutes. Remove from the heat.
3. In a bowl place oats, wheat germ, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, nuts, and mix well.
4. Add the wet mixture to the bowl of dried ingredients and stir until all is combined.
5. Using baking trays, place parchment paper to line them. Add the mixture to the trays spreading it to make a thin layer.
6. Bake at 300 F for 45 minutes stirring the mixture every 15 minutes.
7. Cool completely and add dried fruit (optional) Enjoy!

How to serve

I eat plain like an afternoon snack. Another great way is by topping yogurt or plain cereal.

How to store

Store in airtight container at room temperature up to six months. Enjoy!

The easiest brown sugar granola

Author: Patricia Densley Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:Guatemalan Courses:Dessert, Breakfast Recipe Keys: T Tasty granola E Easy granola H Healthy granola

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 40 minutesRest time: 40 minutesTotal time: minutesServings:4 servingsCalories:300 kcal Best Season:Summer

Ingredients

• 5 cups of rolled oats
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup sesame seed
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 1/2 cup of mixed nuts (pecans, almonds, cashews)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup white honey (this can be made with piloncillo and hot water)
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• Dehydrated fruit like raisins, others (optional)
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 300 F
2. In a pan add water and brown sugar at medium heat until dissolved.
3. Then add oil, white honey, molasses, salt, cinnamon, vanilla and combined everything for about five minutes. Remove from the heat.
4. In a bowl place oats, wheat germ, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, nuts, and mix well.
5. Add the wet mixture to the bowl of dried ingredients and stir until all is combined.
6. Using baking trays, place parchment paper to line them. Add the mixture to the trays spreading it to make a thin layer.
7. Bake at 300 F for 45 minutes stirring the mixture every 15 minutes.
8. Cool completely and add dried fruit (optional) Enjoy!

Notes

• 1. You can use regular honey if you do not have piloncillo to make the white honey.
• 2. Another option is to use maple syrup instead.

Keywords:Easy granola, Tasty granola, Healthy granola