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Post by ellise on Jul 21, 2005 5:21:01 GMT 10
1 cup rolled oats (or kamut or rye flakes) - optional 1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds or pecans) 1/3 cup wheat germ (or ground flaxseed or pumpkin seeds or all) 1/3 cup sesame seeds 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1/4 tsp salt (optional) 2-3 handfuls of dried fruit (raisins, dates, figs, apples, apricots, etc -- anything chewy) Water
In a food processor or blender, add the dried fruit and about 3 tablespoons of water. Puree and add water as needed till it becomes fully blended and a sticky ball. Set aside. Add the oats and nuts to a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes, paying attention to turn ingredients over. They will start to become slightly golden and toasted.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the skillet and continue stirring and turning for about 10 more minutes till it's all golden and smells toasted.
Add the sticky ball of fruit and, using a plastic spatula, chop the ball up until it is evenly divided and coated with the nuts and seeds. Altering the amount of fruit will increase or decrease the sweetness and gives the granola that chewy texture.
Serve warm or cold on its own, over fresh or warmed fruit or with plain yogurt or milk. Would also be great as a topping to a baked fruit dessert! Store in the refrigerator. I don't know how long it keeps because we eat it so fast.
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