With the late 60s and 70s came America's counter-culture (Hippies), bringing health food trends into the mainstream.
Homemade Granola for your inner Hippie
Granola
2-1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup sliced unsalted almonds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped unsalted pecans
1/2 cup coarsely chopped unsalted walnuts
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup honey
1 cup dried fruits (such as cranberries, raisins, cherries, chopped apricots.)
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 13 x 18-inch rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil.
Combine the oats, almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, wheat germ, coconut, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and mix well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and oil until combined. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well. Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring and re-spreading a few times with a spatula, until the entire mixture is medium golden brown. Watch carefully it will brown first in the corners and on the bottom.
Transfer the granola to another baking sheet. Toss the granola with a spatula and mix in the dried fruits. Spread and press into an even layer, then let cool to room temperature. Break the granola into clusters and store in an airtight container
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