Dean's Tres Groovy Granola

10 servings Prep: 10 m Cook: 45 m Total: 55 m Beginner
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Dean's Tres Groovy Granola
Jon writes, “The reason I consider this Cajun is because my Mom, who is Cajun, made the recipe up”. Dean Miller’s homemade granola with oatmeal, honey, sunflower kernels, and wheat germ is baked low and slow until golden and crunchy. It sure is good, he claims.

Ingredients

10 servings
  • 5 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup sunflower kernels
  • 1/2 cup powdered milk
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ (about half of a standard 12 oz jar)
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 to 1 cup almonds and/or sesame seeds (amount to taste)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250-275°F.
  2. Dump oatmeal into a roasting pan.
  3. Pour the powdered milk, honey and oil on top of the oatmeal.
  4. Add the wheat germ, sunflower kernels, and your choice of almonds and/or sesame seeds and stir up until everything is well combined.
  5. Spread evenly and bake in the low oven for 35 to 45 minutes until lightly browned, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes to ensure even browning.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool completely. The granola will crisp up as it cools.
  7. Serve over cold milk or enjoy as a snack.

Tips and Techniques

Stir the granola every 10-15 minutes during baking to prevent burning and ensure even browning. The granola may seem soft when you remove it from the oven, but it will crisp up as it cools completely.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • sunflower kernels: pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or chopped pecans
  • wheat germ: ground flaxseed or additional oats
  • honey: maple syrup or agave nectar
  • oil: melted coconut oil or melted butter

Equipment Needed

  • roasting pan or large rimmed baking sheet
  • mixing spoon
  • oven