It’s another lovely rainy day in Portland, and just in time, Stephanie has posted a great recipe for Granola. And because it’s made in the crock pot, it won’t burn as badly as that last batch you tried to make in the oven. See her recipe (link previous) for the notes.
- 5 cups oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 T flax seeds
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup dried fruit
Put all the dry ingredients into your crockpot. You’ll need at least a 4 quart.
Melt the butter in the microwave, and add. Add the honey. Toss well.
Cover, but vent with a chopstick. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, stirring every so often.
If you can smell the granola cooking, go stir. It will burn if you don’t keep an eye on it. But it won’t burn as quickly as it does in the oven!
Dump out on some parchment paper and let cool. Eat with milk like cereal, warmed with milk like oatmeal, or as is. Seal well in an air-tight container or in a ziplock. Granola freezes well.
Don’t forget- today is $2 at the zoo (take the max for an extra dollar discount) and it’s free day at the Japanese garden
