I found a good granola recipe...
I think I am going to try it this weekend! And will posted my finish product pictures!
Kim's Granola
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (although quick-cooking oats will do in a pinch; instant oatmeal will NOT)
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons toasted roasted buckwheat groats (aka kasha)
1/8 teaspoon cardamom (or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup of your favorite flavor of honey, preferably local
1/2 cup good quality maple syrup
2 tablespoons mild vegetable oil, such as Canola, safflower or sunflower
Other options: dried blueberries, cranberries, papaya, unsweetened shredded coconut, pecans
Method
Place almonds and walnuts into a large, heavy-bottomed pot and toast over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, about 3 minutes. Add oats, continuing to stir, an additional 2 minutes. Add sunflower and sesame seeds, stirring an additional 60 seconds. Remove from heat, add kasha, raisins or other dried fruit, cardamom, and stir to combine, and cover.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Pour honey, maple syrup and oil into a small saucepan, and warm over low heat, until mixture thins, about 2 minutes. Stir to keep from burning.
Place dry ingredients into a large bowl and pour warm liquid on top, stirring with a rubber spatula until well coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread granola onto sheet, until evenly distributed.
Place sheet in oven and bake until mixture dries and turns golden, about 40 minutes. It's helpful to stir mixture a few times during baking to avoid burning.
Remove from oven, and allow to completely cool on baking sheet. Granola will harden and form into those familiar nuggety chunks. Store in an airtight container.
Makes at least 5 cups, or more than 2 pounds of granola.
