Spend time in the kitchen with your children this weekend preparing some delicious granola. This breakfast treat is much better for your kids than those sugary cereals with food colorings and other additives found in the supermarket. And your children will be proud of themselves for creating something the entire family can enjoy.
There are many recipes for homemade granola. My favorite is this one from the show, BAREFOOT CONTESSA. The recipe is no longer online, so instead of a link, here's the recipe. Enjoy!
HOMEMADE GRANOLA
As seen on BAREFOOT CONTESSA, inspired by Sarah Chase’s OPEN HOUSE COOKBOOK
4 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
2 c. sweetened shredded coconut
2 c. sliced almonds
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. good honey
1 1 /2 c. small diced dried apricots
1 c. small diced dried figs
1 c. dried cherries
1 c. dried cranberries
1 c. roasted, unsalted cashews
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Toss the oats, coconut, and almonds together in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil and honey in a small bowl. Pour the liquids over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until all the oats and nuts are coated. Pour onto a 13 X 18 by 1-inch sheet pan. Bake, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until the mixture turns a nice, even, golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool, stirring occasionally. Add the apricots, figs, cherries, cranberries, and cashews. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.
Makes 12 cups.
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