Californiaorangegranolamakeahead Recipes

CALIFORNIA GRANOLA (MICROWAVE OR OVEN)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F Combine all ingredients except raisins; mix well. Bake in ungreased 15x10-inch baking pan 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in raisins. Cool and store in refrigerator.
• MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 4-quart microwaveable bowl combine all ingredients except raisins. Microwave at HIGH 8 to 9 minutes stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in raisins. Cool and store in refrigerator.

ORANGE GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl stir together the oats, wheat germ, and hazelnuts or almonds.
• In a small saucepan stir together the honey, orange peel and juice, and cinnamon.
• Heat just until boiling; remove from heat.
• Add honey mixture to oat mixture, tossing gently until coated.
• Coat a baking pan with the non-stick cooking spray.
• Spread oat mixture evenly in pan.
• Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
• Add coconut to oat mixture and stir.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until light brown, stirring once.
• Remove from oven and immediately turn out onto a large piece of foil; cool.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Serving size is 1/2 cup.