Name: Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 6 cup rolled oats; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 4 cup shredded coconut; 2 cup pecans chopped; 1 cup sunflower seeds; 1 cup coconut oil; 1 cup honey; 1 tbs vanilla essence; 2 cup raisins

by glitterbug Last updated on 08/11/2020

This recipe shows you how to make healthy homemade granola. Packed with nutritious ingredients like raisins, seeds and nuts, plus honey for sweetness, it's crunchy and delicious – the perfect way to start the day. - Australia's Best Recipes Team

Ingredients

6 cup rolled oats
2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 cup shredded coconut
2 cup pecans chopped
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup coconut oil
1 cup honey
1 tbs vanilla essence
2 cup raisins

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 165C. In a large bowl, combine, oats, cinnamon, coconut, pecans and sunflower seeds.
Step 2

In a small saucepan, gently warm coconut oil and honey until just melted but not hot. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Step 3

Stir honey mixture into the oat mixture.
Step 4

Pour into a large baking tray and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until oats are golden brown. Stir occasionally while cooking for even browning.
Step 5

Remove from oven and add raisins.
Step 6

Cool and store in an airtight container.

Equipment

1 bowl
1 saucepan
1 baking tray
1 airtight container

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Each serving contains about 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. I add chopped dried apricots and cranberries at the end, and also almonds and walnuts before cooking. You can add any other dried fruit or nuts and seeds that you like. This makes 14 1 cup servings. Use old-fashioned rolled oats and shredded or flaked coconut.

Is granola good for you?

There are many different granola recipes and store-bought granolas available, and some are better for you than others. The great thing about making your own is you get to decide what ingredients are included and can control how much fat and sugar go into your granola.