Popcorn Granola Recipe
If you are tired of the same old granola recipes, this is the granola recipe for you. If you do not think popcorn belongs in a granola recipe, think again, because the taste of the popcorn in this healthy granola recipe is what makes it so unique and delicious. Give this granola recipe a chance and you will not regret it. The sweet crunch of the sunflower seeds, peanuts, oats, and wheat combined with a touch of honey makes this granola recipe a true masterpiece. This granola recipe calls for quite a few different ingredients which come together in this granola as an orchestra of flavors playing in your mouth in concert making sweet music for your taste buds. Because this healthy granola recipe is slightly more involved than other granola recipes, it delivers even more important nutrients to your body, and provides you with the energy and vitamins and minerals your body needs to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Give this granola recipe a try, and you will be pleased with the result - you will feel healthier. And, knowing that you are only eating the finest, all-natural ingredients goes a long way to a healthy mental outlook.
Time: 60 min.
Granola Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 cup unpopped popcorn
- 1 cup wheat flakes
- 4 cup oat flakes
- 1 cup barley flakes
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 cup cracked wheat
- 2 cup coconut
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cup honey or other sweetener
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, etc as desired)
- 2 cups chopped dried dates, apricots, pineapple, papaya, as desired
- 1 pk banana chips
Granola Recipe Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Pop popcorn
- Combine popcorn, oat flakes, barley flakes, wheat flakes, cracked wheat, coconut, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds in large bowl mixing together
- In a separate bowl combine oil, honey, and vanilla
- Pour liquid mixture over dry mixture, stirring together thoroughly
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Remove from oven
- Stir in fruit, nuts, and banana chips
- Allow to cool
Keep your body and mind strong with this healthy granola recipe. This granola recipe tastes great and delivers protein, fiber, and many other nutrients which your body and mind need to stay active, healthy, and strong. By maintaining a balanced diet of natural, healthy foods you can be sure that your body will reward you for the many years to come.