Name: Grandpa's Homemade Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup crispy rice cereal; 0.33333334326744 cup coarsely chopped pecans; 0.33333334326744 cup slivered almonds; 0.33333334326744 cup unsalted sunflower seeds; 0.33333334326744 cup unsalted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds); 0.75 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 0.25 cup light brown sugar; 0.33333334326744 cup honey or pure maple syrup; 0.33333334326744 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 tablespoon vanilla extract; 0.75 cup dried fruit, such as cranberries, apples, raisins, apricots and/or mangoes, chopped if needed

Grandpa's Homemade Granola

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Once you make this super-nutty, not-too-sweet granola, courtesy of Chris Johnson, father of EatingWell's social media editor Sophie Johnson, you'll never go back to store-bought. Nuts, seeds, coconut, dried fruit, Rice Krispies--this easy granola recipe has it all. Feel free to mix and match your favorite add-ins based on what's in your kitchen.

By Chris Johnson

Updated on March 16, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 45 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

10 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Sodium Vegetarian

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Ingredients

5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup crispy rice cereal
⅓ cup coarsely chopped pecans
⅓ cup slivered almonds
⅓ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
⅓ cup unsalted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
⅓ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ cup dried fruit, such as cranberries, apples, raisins, apricots and/or mangoes, chopped if needed

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Stir oats, cereal, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, pepitas and coconut together in a large bowl.
Combine brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), oil, cinnamon, ginger, salt and vanilla in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to a large roasting pan. Bake, stirring once or twice, until golden brown, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool completely before stirring in dried fruit. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Tips

To make ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

215	Calories
10g	Fat
30g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 215
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 13g
Added Sugars 7g	14%
Protein 4g	8%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Vitamin A 61IU	1%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 32mcg	8%
Sodium 41mg	2%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 2mg	9%
Magnesium 36mg	9%
Potassium 148mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.