Ingredients:
10 cups rolled oats
1 cups nuts, roughly chopped
¼ cup millet
1 cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup whole flax seeds
2 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. salt
¾ cup cooking oil
1 cup honey OR maple syrup
¾ cup orange juice OR apple cider
1-2 cups dried fruit (raisins, dried cherries, blueberries, dates, cranberries)
Equipment:
Oven
2 baking trays
Large mixing bowl
Cutting board
Kitchen knife
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber spatula
Metal spatula
Pot holders
Measuring cups and spoons
Directions:
- Arrange two racks in the oven and then preheat it to 325ºF. Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, toss together the rolled oats, nuts, millet, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon and salt.
- Add the oil, honey and orange juice and mix well with a rubber spatula.
- Divide the mixture between the two baking sheets, spreading evenly.
- Ask for an adult’s help to place the baking sheets in the preheated oven. Bake the granola for 20 minutes, then carefully remove the trays from the oven and stir the granola. Rotate the trays and return them to the oven, switching the shelves they are on.
- Bake for another 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Carefully remove trays from the oven, stir the granola and allow it to cool completely before adding the dried fruit.
- Enjoy your homemade granola with milk and fresh fruit, or stirred into a yogurt parfait.
Note: Store any extra granola in airtight jars for up to 2 months.