Cinnamon Walnut Granola

WI Cheesehead's Note:

Got this from a nutritionist friend of mine. It has flax seed, and walnuts are good for you - the only nut that has omega 3's. Sometimes I'll also add a cup of sunflower seeds. My daughter loves it and a 8 yo friend was over and tried it. His comment: "This is tasty!" I gave the recipe to his mom and she made it for a school function and it was a hit! I use rolled oats, but you could use quick oats too. I use this on top of fruit and yogurt for a healthy breakfast.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 20

Yield: 0.5 cup

• 7 ½ cups rolled oats
• 1 cup walnuts , chopped
• 1 cup golden raisin
• ½ cup ground flax seed
• ½ cup brown sugar or ½ cup sucanat
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ cup honey
• ½ tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 275°F In big bowl, combine oats, raisins, nuts and flaxseed.
2. In microwavable bowl, blend together brown sugar, oil, honey and cinnamon.
3. Cook on high in microwave until mixture starts bubbling. Remove, add vanilla and stir.
4. Pour over oat mixture and mix well.
5. Thinly spread on baking sheet(s). Bake for 15 minutes.
6. Stir, return to oven for addt’l 15 minutes or until oats are toasted.
7. Cool thoroughly. Store in airtight container.
8. I keep in fridge if not eaten right away. You could also pack into a pretty container and give as a Christmas gift.

Reviews

[Mom on the move]

My family loved this recipe. The only way we get to have granola is to make it at home because it isn't available here. Therefore, a good recipe is imperative. That fact that I searched until i found it again is testimony that it is a winner. We are even doubling the recipe this time. Thanks for a great taking granola recipe WI Cheesehead.

[Linda's Busy Kitchen]

I made this for breakfast this morning. I had it with some rice milk (allergy) and it was delicious. I put all of the mixture in a 15.25x10.25" cookie pan, and I kept it in for around 55 mins. all together. Every 10 mins. after the initial 30 mins., I took it out and stirred it up good. When it cooled it was nice and crispy, just like I like it for my cereal, or as an addition to ice cream or yogurt. You can also add M&M's or chocolate chips to this after cooking too, if your in the mood for chocolate... Yummo!Made for Zaar Stars Tag Game.

[AnmlLovr]

I really liked the flavor of this, however, I like my granola a little chunkier and a tad sweeter. That said, I would increase the honey and brown sugar to 3/4 cup. Or, you can decrease the amount of oats. After it cooled I added one cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. It was so good as cereal, even my 14 mo old son loved it!!