Monday Mornings

I have always wanted to make Granola, and although this journey had a few bumps, the product turned out pretty good! :)

Sous Chef: Amelia

Recipe: Granola (by my sister-in-law, Veronique White)

Preheat oven to 350.

Mix

6 cups rolled oats

1/4 c. sunflower seeds (used slivered almonds instead)

1/2 c. brown sugar

1 c. fancy flake coconut

We added: 1/2 c. wheat germ (that is not part of the original recipe)

Add

1/2 c. canola oil

1/3 c. honey

2 tsp. vanilla

* Dried fruit which is added towards the end of baking: 1/2 c. raisins & 1/4 c. craisins

Put on cookie sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes. * Add dried fruit during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.

NOTES: See challenges below...

Before going into the oven and it looks good....

The first batch burned!!!! Since I have never made Granola before, I didn't know that you are suppose to stir it during the baking process. Also, I think the oven temperature was a bit too high because some other recipes I found for granola had it baking at a lower temperature. Next time I will try different techniques...

The good batch of Granola....YUM!

For a Family Home Evening treat tonight we made Granola Yogurt Parfaits! We layered light strawberry yogurt, granola and sliced strawberries!

Critiques of the Parfaits ~

Megan: "It's okay, I would like it better without yogurt."

Zachary: "I don't like the raisins."

Anna: "This is fabulous great!"

Amelia: "Very good."