Grubbin' Granola

When Thomas slept in until 8 am this morning (can you hear the angels singing?!?), I had an extra hour to get the kitchen cleaned and finish some Finian Road projects.  When he got up for breakfast, I had the chance to make homemade granola while he was eating.

I originally made it for a great portable snack for him, but it tastes so yummy, that it's now an official Ski Family Snack, at home or on the go.  I love that this recipe can be completely customized -- I can't wait to add dried blueberries or cranberries to the next round. 

Above, the dry ingredients, just before mixing it all together. 

The Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups oats
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup flaxseed
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp salt

The Wet Ingredients

• 1/2 cup agave nectar (or you could use honey)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup canola oil  (or you could use 3/4 cup applesauce)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

The Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°
• Spray a 9x13 pan, both the bottom and sides
• Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl
• Mix the wet ingredients in a small bowl, then pour into large bowl
• Using your hands, mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients
• Pat the mixture into the greased pan
• Bake for 25 minutes.  Remove when they are golden brown around the edges.
• Let sit for 5-10 minutes, and cut into bars.  (I used a pizza cutter)

The verdict from the Wee Ski?

He's a fan.  :)