Cereal costs $5.00 a pound in grocery stores, and more if you buy organic. Here's a recipe for home-made granola, which will cost $2 a pound using organic oats, less if using regular.
Mix and Match Granola
4 cups rolled oats, wheat, or barley (any combination)
1/2 cup sunflower seeds or sesame seeds
1/2 cup honey, maple syrup, or a thick syrup made with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2-3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla and/or other extract
3/4 cup raisins or other dried fruit (optional)
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
1. In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together except for the dried fruit. Set the dried fruit aside.
2. In another bowl mix the sweetener, oil, and extract together.
3. Add
the liquid to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. The liquids will
be absorbed and the granola will become darker and shinier.
4. Spread
the granola in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for ten
minutes. Use a spatula and turn the granola on the baking sheet.
Place the granola back in the oven and bake for another ten minutes or
until fairly dry and starting to brown. Remove the granola from the oven and stir in the fruit.
Tips
1. Granola will become crispier and crunchier as it cools.
2. Because
of the oil, granola will not stay fresh long. Store in an airtight
container and use within two weeks. Freeze for longer storage.
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