Multi Grain Granola

Intro: 

This tasty, crunchy twist on the classic provides high protein, and more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than classic granola to keep you satisfied for hours.

*Note- this recipe is very large, and is best for bulk productions, as it makes quite  a good deal  of granola. To make a smaller batch, simply halve all ingredients.*

Ingredients: 
  • 5 cups rolled oats
  • 5 cups Wild Hive Farm Multi Grain Mix
  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup chopped raw cashews
  • 11/2 cups raisins (a mix of golden and regular works nicely)
  • 1 cup barley malt extract or brown rice syrup
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp. sea or kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sunflower oil

    Soak multi grain mix in twelve cups of water the night before granola production. The next day, drain off all excess water, and spread multi mix to dry on cookie sheets in a 250 degree oven, stirring frequently, until most moisture has gone.
    Then, dry roast rolled grains and sesame seeds, a handful at a time, in a cast-iron skillet. Add remaining seeds, wheat germ, nuts, and raisins. Mix well.
    Combine barley malt OR rice syrup, orange juice, honey, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boiling and simmer a few minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla and oil. Pour syrup over granola and mix well until all ingredients are incorporated and coated evenly.
     For each several mixture, spread evenly over a non-stick sprayed cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for about 35 minutes, or evenly crisped and browned, stirring occasionally. After removing from oven, let cool completely and store in tightly covered containers.

 

Serving: 
Bulk