Almond-Flax Granola Recipe - Cooking Index

Almond-Flax Granola

Courses: Snacks, Vegetarian

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups  Rolled oats
1 cup  Raw wheat germ
1 cup  Sliced almonds
1 cup  Raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup  Flax seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons  Cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons  Ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon  Ground nutmeg
1/2 cup  Apple juice
1/4 cup  Blackstrap molasses
1/4 cup  Safflower oil
1 teaspoon  Vanilla
1 teaspoon  Almond extract

Recipe Instructions

Line two cookie sheets with pieces of parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl, place the rolled oats, wheat germ, almonds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, and toss well to combine.

In a small bowl, place the remaining ingredients, and stir well to combine. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir well to thoroughly moisten the dry ingredients.

Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared cookie sheets, evenly dividing it between the two pans, and spreading it to form a single layer. Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.

Remove the cookie sheets from the oven, stir the granola mixture, spread it out to form a single layer again, and bake the granola mixture an additional 20 minutes.

Remove the cookie sheets from the oven, stir the granola mixture, spread it out to form a single layer again, switch the placement of the cookie sheets on the racks, and bake the granola mixture an additional 20 minutes.

Repeat the stirring and spreading procedure, as needed, until the granola mixture is dry and golden brown. Remove the cookie sheets from the oven and set the granola aside to cool completely.

Transfer the granola to an airtight container and can store at room temperature for 4 to 6 weeks.

This recipe yields 2 quarts.

Comments: for a wheat-free variation, oat bran can be substituted for the wheat germ in the recipe. Also dried fruits of choice may be added to cooled granola before storing.

Source:
The Vegan Chef at http://www.veganchef.com

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