Granola

I would like to try some of these granola recipes:

Cherry Chocolate Coconut Granola:

http://annies-eats.com/2012/01/09/cherry-chocolate-coconut-granola/

Daily Granola: http://orangette.blogspot.ca/2008/02/consider-it.html

Homemade Granola: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/homemade-granola-recipe/index.html

Olive Oil and Maple Granola:
http://food52.com/recipes/15831_nekisia_davis_olive_oil_and_maple_granola


Perfect Granola: 
http://sensesinthekitchen-karolina.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/perfect-granola-smells-like-apple-pie.html

Here's my basic recipe, but I generally do different additions in each batch. 2 cups oats and whatever nuts and other yummies that you like (sunflower seeds, flax seeds, almonds, coconut, etc.) Mix 2/3 c. honey with 1/2 cup olive oil and pour over everything else; mix well. Spread on a cookie sheet making sure to press down firmly to the edges. My recipe calls for baking at 325 for 30 minutes stirring every 10. However, watch it and go based off your oven--even slightly burnt granola is horrible. Once it's done, stir in any dried fruit you like.

It is addicting and I have friends/family request batches on a regular basis! I'll occasionally add some vanilla extract to the honey/oil mixture as well.


Another recipe:


Either way, with low sugar, prepare for less clumps even after it has dried it will be very crumbly.

My recipe would be this for low sugar, crunchy granola:
3 cups rolled oats (not quick cooking or instant)
1/2-1 cup slivered or sliced almonds
1/2-1 cup cashews
1/4 cup flax seeds
1/8 cup hemp or chia seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup or less dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, blueberries, etc.)
1/8 cup agave nectar
1/8 cup vegetable oil (not olive oil this helps it brown nicely)
3/4 teaspoon salt

1. Pre-heat oven to 300F
2. Toss everything except dried fruit together in a large bowl making sure it gets coated well in oil and agave nectar.
3. Transfer to a roasting pan (or other high walled baking dish) and place in oven.
4. Cook 30 mins, and then stir using a spoon
5. Cook another 15 mins and stir.
6. Cook another 15 mins and stir.
7. Keep baking and stirring each additional 15 mins until granola is golden brown.
8. Transfer to cookie sheet or wax paper to allow to cool.
9. When almost completely cool, add dried fruit and mix gently to incorporate.
10. Transfer to air tight storage container.