{"id":326,"date":"2010-04-04T22:58:17","date_gmt":"2010-04-05T02:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thefoodillusion.wordpress.com\/?p=185"},"modified":"2023-02-05T16:13:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-05T21:13:21","slug":"recipe-granola-bars-cereal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.100daysofrealfood.com\/recipe-granola-bars-cereal\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Recipe for Granola Cereal (And Bars!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This homemade recipe for granola is super yummy and so flexible! Below is our favorite cereal version, but there are many ways to tweak the recipe depending on your preferences. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Homemade Granola Bar and Cereal Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the nuts you can put either all almonds or all cashews (or split them as listed below or even try a totally different type of nut). Also, the same thing works for the seeds \u2013 you can either put in all pumpkin seeds or all sesame seeds or put in half and half. You could easily play around with the amounts of sesame seeds and flaxseeds as well. If you can\u2019t find unsweetened shredded coconut you can leave it out completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want granola cereal make it with rolled oats. If you want granola bars then substitute steel cut oats for the rolled oats, and I also like to add dried fruit bits before baking the bars. <\/p>\n\n\n

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How to Make Cereal Homemade (Or, Granola Bars)!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the cereal, once it has baked and cooled completely, you want to put it in a gallon zip lock to break it up into small cereal pieces. If you are making granola bars just break off big chunks instead of using a bag. Don\u2019t expect perfectly uniform rectangles for your granola bars, these are homemade after all! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The oats, nuts and spices are seriously what make these bars come together! That being said, you can add any number of ingredients to make this cereal homemade with some fun, seasonal flavors. Simple modifications in the ingredient ratios can make for a festive mix, too. For instance, amp up the cinnamon and nutmeg for a perfectly fragrant winter-themed granola. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for a protein granola that can help you last through those late-afternoon cravings? Fill your homemade granola mixture with some flax seeds, chia seeds or even powdered peanut butter to make those macros skyrocket! Dried fruits like raisins (or craisins, a personal favorite) can also make for a granola bar or homemade cereal that is perfectly crafted to fit your palate. Besides, the best way to add more nutrients to your family's diet is by making recipes you'll actually want to come back to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Does Homemade Granola Last?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This homemade granola recipe will stay crunchy and flavorful for about a month when stored in an airtight container out of direct sunlight. After that, you should probably start to plan your next batch! Side note: finished granola bars might fare well in the freezer if sealed properly although you should expect to lose some of that desired 'crunch' in doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Granola Recipe (Cereal or Bars)<\/h2>\n
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This is the perfect substitute for all those boxed cereals.\u00a0This homemade granola recipe was adapted from Anson Mills, and can also be made into granola bars. Make it your own by adding in your favorite ingredients and be sure to make a large batch to keep for the week.<\/span><\/div>\n
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