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Granola Cereal

Makes: 10 cups (2.5 L)

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Serves 10
Difficulty N/A

Ingredients

  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) regular large flake oats (not quick cooking or instant)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup (250 mL) slivered or sliced almonds
  • 1 cup (250 mL) unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 can (300 mL) Eagle Brand® Original or Low Fat Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) canola oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • Dried Fruit:
  • 2 cups (500 mL) assorted dried fruit (ie raisins, cranberries, cherries or chopped apricots and figs)

Directions

Step 1:

Toss all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

Step 2:

In a separate bowl, stir all wet ingredients together. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well. Spread mixture evenly on two non-stick cookie sheets and bake in preheated 300°F/150°C, stirring every 15 minutes until granola is no longer sticky, about 40-45 minutes. Do not brown.

Step 3:

Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and stir in dried fruit. Cool. Store in airtight container.