The Chicago marathon is 10 days away and the date is 10/10/10. I will be donning my WW costume and running alongside BatGirl to complete the 26.2 miles! Just like all athletes, I have my favorite foods that give me “super” energy. One of those foods is granola! Bear Naked brand is my favorite, but I thought I would try to combine some ingredients and create my own!
Such fun!
Creating a granola recipe to enhance super powers! Guaranteed to creating jumping ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound, flying abilities to soar above the clouds and rescue others, and super speed for any marathon you would ever want to run!
OK- maybe not guaranteed, but mentally it sets you up for success! Try it you indeed will LOVE it! Today I made this wonderful granola and thought I should share its fabulous taste with my friends and followers! This has all my favorite ingredients and I tried with with a little milk or combine it with your favorite yogurt — yummy!
Great for kids too!
Nancy’s Homemade “Wonder Woman” Granola
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Line two large baking sheets with parchment or aluminum foil.
Mix together in a large bowl
8 cups rolled oats
1/2 cups wheat germ
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup toasted coconut
OPTIONAL: Walnuts and/or pecans
Stir in saucepan (medium heat) to combine.
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup honey
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pour over dry ingredients.
Spread the mixture out evenly on the backing sheets lined with parchment or aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated 350 degree oven until crispy and toasted, about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Cool, and then stir in the raisins or cranberries.
Seal granola in an airtight container or self-sealing plastic bag. Store at room temperature for 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months.
(Please note in the photos it shows the raisins — do NOT add the raisins until after you are done — they survived my mistake, but it will be much better to have the raisins NOT crystalline and cooked…. ) Still yummy though. 🙂
