Homemade Cereal

Name: Homemade Cereal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 7 cups quick cooking oats; 1 cup wheat germ; 1 cup wheat bran; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 0.5 cup honey; 0.5 cup water; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup flaked coconut

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I learned how to make cereal with my mother-in-law's wonderful granola recipe. She's made it for years. It's so flexible and so much cheaper (and better) than store-bought granola. Store in airtight containers.

Recipe by Lovesmurfs

Updated on April 28, 2023

7

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

12

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Ingredients

7 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup wheat bran
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup honey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (Optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut (Optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
Mix oats, wheat germ, and wheat bran together in a large bowl.
Stir brown sugar, vegetable oil, honey, and water together in another bowl until blended. Mix in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour brown sugar mixture into oat mixture and stir until evenly moist. Transfer to a large, shallow baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Add dates, pecans, and coconut to the baking dish and stir to combine. Continue to bake for about 15 more minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

526	Calories
22g	Fat
77g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 526
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	29%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Sodium 219mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 77g	28%
Dietary Fiber 11g	39%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 497mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.