Author Notes
Our family loves a a sprinkling of granola over yogurt every day, so my daughter and I are always playing with different flavors and ingredients.. this is one of our new favorites! With love, Smidge | from Just a Smidgen's kitchen xo —Just a Smidgen
Ingredients
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3 cups
old-fashioned large flake rolled oats
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1 cup
wheat germ
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1/2 cup
oat bran
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1/2 cup
wheat bran
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2 1/2 cups
all bran flakes
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2 cups
bran buds
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1 1/2 cups
Kashi 7 Whole Grain Cereal
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1 cup
slivered almonds
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1 cup
flaked coconut
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1 cup
cocoa powder
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1 1/2 cups
dried cherries
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1 cup
brown sugar
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3/4 cup
butter
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1/2 cup
water
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1 teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats through to the cocoa powder. Stir or use hands to mix thoroughly.
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In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter until it lightly browns, then add the brown sugar, water and vanilla. Simmer until the brown sugar has melted.
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Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients. Put everything in a large roasting pan that has been sprayed with Pam.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes for a softer textured granola, 30 minutes to make it crunchy.
*Stir every 10 minutes to ensure all of the granola browns evenly.
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Remove from heat and stir in dried cherries.
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