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Crunchy Granola Breakfast Cereal

Crunchy Granola Breakfast Cereal

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  • 80 Min
  • 25 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 6 cups rolled oats
    • 1 cup freshly ground flax seed meal
    • 1 cup steel-cut oats
    • 1 cup oat bran
    • 🌰 1 cup chopped pecans
    • ½ cup wheat germ

  • Wet Ingredients and Flavoring

    • ¾ cup agave nectar
    • 🎃 ½ cup canned pumpkin
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 💧 ½ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • Add-ins

    • 🌴 1 cup finely chopped dates
    • 🍫 1 cup miniature chocolate chips

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2

Mix together rolled oats, flax seed meal, steel-cut oats, oat bran, pecans, and wheat germ in a large bowl until well combined.

3

Whisk together agave nectar, pumpkin, brown sugar, water, canola oil, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt in a separate bowl, stirring until brown sugar and salt are dissolved.

4

Pour pumpkin mixture over oats mixture; stir to coat. Spread mixture on the prepared baking sheets.

5

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.

6

Stir dates into granola and continue baking until granola is lightly golden brown, 20 to 30 more minutes, stirring once.

7

Let cool completely.

8

Mix chocolate chips into cooled granola until evenly combined. Store in an airtight container.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

283

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 45
    Carbs
  • 10
    Fats

💡 Toast the pecans beforehand for an enhanced, nutty flavor.Store in an airtight container to retain the crunchiness for up to 2 weeks.Consider replacing chocolate chips with dried fruits for a healthier variation.