Best 4 Large Batch Homemade Granola Recipes

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LARGE-BATCH HOMEMADE GRANOLA



Large-Batch Homemade Granola image

This recipe makes enough to last a month.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 12 to 14 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
4 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 1/2 cups medium diced dried apricots or dried pears
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and honey; set aside. Toss the oats, coconut, pecans, and sunflower seeds together in a large bowl. Add the oil mixture, and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Pour mixture onto two 13-by-8-inch baking sheets, and bake, stirring frequently, until the mixture is an even golden brown, 20 to 40 minutes, checking every 5 minutes.
  • Remove granola from oven; let cool, stirring occasionally. Add dried apricots (or pears), golden raisins, and cranberries; stir to combine. Store in an airtight container.

MOM'S BEST GRANOLA



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A crunchy, nutty granola that never fails to get compliments from breakfast guests.

Provided by IAMJENNIE

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
½ cup sesame seeds
1 cup chopped almonds
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup honey
½ cup boiling water
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds and almonds. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, boiling water, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly coated. Spread in a thin layer on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir every 30 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Granola will crisp up more when cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 90.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

MOLASSES MAPLE GRANOLA - BIG BATCH! (CAN BE REDUCED!)



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Got a craving for blackstrap molasses...high in calcium, iron & potassium. Got to thinking about the molasses horsefeed we used to dig through to find lumps of oat & cracked corn covered molasses to knaw on ...MMMmmmmm...Therefore made this big batch up for self-serve breakfasts while travelling on contract (& to know DH will not be looking for the super saturated sugary cereals in my absence - LOL). After thoroughly cooled, I bag in gallon freezer bags & freeze until wanted - I fill bags about 1/2 full & express as much air as possible before freezing. Blackstrap is a robust taste & I am sure a lighter grade would work well but not be as nutritious. I would also increase salt to 1 teaspoon if using a lighter grade molasses. The nuts are purchased raw, not preroasted if possible. I like to use sultanas, raisins, currants, chopped dates & figs, dried blueberries or cherries, depending on what I have onhand.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h10m

Yield 90 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

13 cups thick old fashioned oats, not quick oats
3 cups walnuts, chopped
3 cups pecans, chopped
3 cups pumpkin seeds
3 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1 cup flax seed
2 cups unsulfured blackstrap molasses
1 1/2 cups maple syrup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vanilla
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 cups dried fruit, your choice

Steps:

  • In a LARGE bowl, mix oats, flax, nuts & coconut.
  • In a second bowl, mix all wet ingredients, including cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar & salt. Mix until blended with spatula or wooden spoon.
  • Pour wet onto dry and stir thoroughly. Stir, stir & stir.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Line cookie sheets (the sided kind) with aluminum foil & layer granola onto prepared sheets about 1/2 inch thick. Multiple sheets allow cooking to go faster.
  • Toast 30 minutes, stirring once.
  • Remove from oven & cool (I use another cookie sheet & put 1/2 of toasted mix on it to speed cooling.
  • Repeat until granola all toasted.
  • When cooled, return to original BIG mixing bowl & add dried fruit of choice & mix thoroughly. Alternatively, leave fruit out & add at serving time (harder for me to remember).
  • Bag in amounts that are workable for you & freeze until used. May recrisp 5 minutes in 300 degree oven if it softens with storage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 22.2, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 4.7

MIGHTY GRANOLA



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It took years of tinkering to come up with my own personal favorite granola recipe. Granola recipes are meant to be modified, but maybe you can start with this. Enjoy warm with milk or by itself! Does well in the freezer for several months!

Provided by FallofJames

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 56m

Yield 88

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 cups rolled oats
1 cup amaranth
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup flaxseed meal
1 cup ground chia seeds
1 cup honey
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup coconut oil
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups raisins
1 cup dried cherries
½ cup dried blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine oats, amaranth, sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, almonds, flaxseed meal, and ground chia seeds in a very large bowl; stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Mix honey, maple syrup, coconut oil, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir, about 1 minute. Remove maple syrup mixture from heat.
  • Pour maple syrup mixture over oat mixture in the bowl; stir until oat mixture is moist. Spread evenly on the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, stirring mixture halfway through, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a very large bowl. Add raisins, cherries, and blueberries; stir until thoroughly mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 59.9 mg, Sugar 10 g

Tips for Making Granola

  • Use a variety of oats. This will give your granola a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the oats. They should be golden brown, but not burnt.
  • Add sweetener to taste. Some people like their granola sweet, while others prefer it less sweet.
  • Add nuts and seeds for extra crunch. These will also add flavor and nutrition to your granola.
  • Add dried fruit for a bit of sweetness and tartness. Be sure to chop the fruit into small pieces so that it doesn't burn.
  • Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. This will help to keep it fresh and crunchy.

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