I have lots of granola recipes here at Eliot’s Eats. I love to make homemade and I couldn’t tell you the last time I bought store bought granola. (Actually, yes I could. We bought a couple of scoops of bulk granola in Taos for breakfasts in our rented casita.)
As Thanksgiving inches closer and closer, I am still preparing for our wave of guests. They are well on their way at this point from almost all directional points. One is coming from northern Iowa, three are coming from Denver, and two are driving up from Houston.
Besides the Maple-Chai Pumpkin Muffins, I wanted a few other easy breakfast offerings; hence, the Company’s Coming Granola.
Company’s Coming Granola
Based on EE’s Gift Giving Granola3 c. old fashioned oats
12 oz. roasted, no-salt whole cashews
1 c. shredded-unsweetened coconut
1/3 c. milled flax seed
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. pure maple syrup
1/3 c. coconut oil, melted
1/2 t. fine sea salt
1/2 t. cinnamonPreheat oven to 250 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cashews, coconut, and flax seeds. Toss ingredients to mix and set aside.
In a small sauce pan, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, coconut oil, salt and cinnamon. Heat to a simmer and whisk to mix. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until ingredients are smooth. Pour liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir so that all pieces are coated.
Place on a parchment lined large sheet pan (or divide onto two smaller ones) and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. Set a timer to remind you to stir the granola every fifteen minutes for even cooking consistency.
This may be our favorite granola to date. (But, I always say that.)
My mom, my in-laws, the BiL, two adorable nieces, and a BIG dog are coming our way. I am okay with the dog that will be visiting. He is an English lab and is the most well-behaved dog I have ever been around (although he sheds like crazy). We are worried about Eliot, but she will probably end up ignoring him.
We did talk the BiL out of bringing the guinea pig and the hamster. At least twice a week, Eliot will trot back from the garden with some sort of rodent in her mouth. She is so proud.
I had visions of carnage, chaos and catastrophe in my head.
What are you preparing for your guests? Hopefully your holiday will be without carnage and chaos!
Comments & Replies
11 responses to “Company’s Coming Granola”
Love making granola as well. This one is different from any that I make. Love the use of coconut oil and cashews! Need to give this a try. Hope you and your company have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thanks, M.J. This is a really sweet granola so it is great in plain, unsweetened yogurt. I even cut back some of the sugar in it.
I love making my own granola too, actually that’s the only granola we will enjoy. Yours with cashew nuts sounds really great, Debra.
I hope you try this, Angie. Thanks.
Sounds like you’re going to have a wonderful time! And this granola will hit the spot for breakfast — healthy, and so satisfying. This looks terrific — thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!
The BiL complimented me this morning on the ‘mueslix”. 🙂
YUM! I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making granola and this recipe looks easy enough for me to try it first!
And it is delicious and easy!!
Sounds scrumptious! I know your guests will love it. Happy Thanksgiving!!
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