But...store bought granola can be super unhealthy (think of breaking up a candy bar and eating it for breakfast). I can tried several brands but many times the healthier the granola was, the more it tasted like crap! So my mom sent some of her homemade granola and I haven't eaten anything else since.
This recipe can be used a "base" in which you can add whatever you like after it comes out of the oven. Dried fruits, different nuts, or in my friend Mel's book: chocolate chips. The girl makes a great point, mini-chocolate chips would be fantastic but I am a true purest in the sense that I don't like anything but the plain stuff. It is truly delicious on it's own and a small handful is perfect to curb a sweet tooth!
The recipe is rather simple but I take no credit. This is Momma Louie all the way...
Granola
3 cup oats (old fashioned)
1 cup almonds (slivered or sliced)
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/4 vegetable oil (or sunflower oil)
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the first three ingredients.
In your blender (or Magic Bullet, as my mom prefers) combine the last three ingredients. Pulse a couple times to mix the liquid into a paste. Pour over dry ingredients and stir well! Spread your granola on the parchment paper and throw it in the oven.
Bake for 1 hour & 15 minutes...making sure to stir the mixture every 15 minutes. After removing it from the oven, let it completely cool before breaking it up and pouring it into an airtight container for storage.
I use a 1/4 cup as my serving every morning. One tablespoon equals 1 WW Point Plus so enjoy in moderation and eat happy =)
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