Oat And Nut Granola With Sunflower Seeds The Lodge At Red River

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From the lodge at red river ranch, bicknell, ut. published in bon appetit, november 2000. this granola makes a great breakfast served with milk, or a good snack eaten plain. I add raisins, dried cranberries or dried cherries. I also use pecans in place of the walnuts. You could add coconut or other dried fruits. Sometimes i add a little cinnamon. The milk powder and flour help to create nice 1-1.5" chunks of granola. It can be made up to two weeks ahead."

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 300f.

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Combine old-fashioned oats , flour , golden brown sugar , almonds , walnuts , milk powder , sunflower seeds and salt in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.

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In medium bowl , whisk vegetable oil , 1 / 2 cup water , honey , vanilla extract and maple extract to blend.

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Add to dry ingredients in pan and stir to coat well.

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Bake until granola is golden and crunchy , stirring frequently , about 45 minutes.

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Cool completely.

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Ingredients

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old fashioned oats, whole wheat flour, golden brown sugar, sliced almonds, walnuts, nonfat dry milk powder, unsalted sunflower seeds, salt, vegetable oil, water, honey, vanilla extract, maple extract