Grain Place Granola

From Mary in Gretna, Nebraska

For MAPLE GRANOLA:

In large bowl, mix 13 cups combination of grains, raw nuts, and raw seeds.  I use:

  • 4 cups Grain Place Favorite Five Mixed Grains Cereal
  • 1 cup Grain Place Hi-Fi Rolled Oats
  • 1 cup Grain Place Barley
  • 1 cup Grain Place Golden Kamut
  • 1 cup Grain Place Sunflower Kernels
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup pecans (broken)
  • 1 cup walnuts (broken)
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1 cup organic powdered milk or 3 scoops organic powdered goat's milk


In another bowl, whisk together:

  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla


Instructions:

  • Pour liquid over grain mixture and mix thoroughly.
  • Spread on 2 ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 250 degrees, about 1 hour 40 minutes (or until golden brown), stirring every 20 minutes.
  • Cool completely, turn into large bowl and stir in 3-4 cups of dried fruit (I use organic raisins, craisins, mango, berries, apples, banana chips, unsweetened coconut or whatever I have on hand).
  • Store in airtight container.

For HONEY GRANOLA:

sUBSTITUTE THE MAPLE MIXTURE WITH HONEY MIXTURE.
wHISK TOGETHER, then follow directions as in maple granola above:

  • 1 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup organic butter, melted (can also use half butter, half grapeseed oil)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt