I straight up stole this recipe from a friend. She granted me permission to post and all I can say is try it. Seriously. Today. It's that good. Thanks, Amy!!
From-Scratch Granola
Ingredients:
-Nonstick cooking spray
-3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or quick-cooking)
-3/4 cup wheat germ
-3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (You could sub other nuts or seeds here, too)
-1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed (Any frozen concentrate variety will do here. Change it up for a subtle difference in flavor.)
-1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
-1/2 - 1 cup dried fruit, such as dried cherries, dates, raisins, blueberries, or a mixture, halved or chopped if large
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lightly coat a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Add oats, wheat germ and walnuts, stirring to combine. Spread in an even layer and toast until mixture is lightly browned, about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven.
2. Raise oven temperature to 350 degrees. Stir together apple juice, brown sugar, and oil. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine, and spread evenly in pan. Bake until oats are crisp, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
3. Let cool in pan about 25 minutes; toss with dried fruit. Granola can be stored up to 1 month in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
Makes 5 cups
NOTE: This easy, delicious treat makes a great gift. Dress it up in a fun container and add a ribbon - viola! Think hostess, teacher, neighbor, family, who wouldn't love it? :)
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