The Chicago Diner's Granola
- 2 Servings
- 30mPrep Time
- 0mCook Time
- 30mReady In
The Chicago Diner in Northalsted has only been around since 1983, but Chef Kim Gracen's granola recipe is classic.<br>From "<a href="http://blog.diningchicago.com/2009/08/12/eat-this-granola-a-hippie-staple-from-the-woodstock-era/">Eat this! Granola: A hippie staple from the Woodstock Era
Ingredients
- 4 cups quick-cook rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup flax seed (available at health-food stores)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown-rice syrup (available at health-food stores)
- 1 cup dried cranberries or cherries
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
- Combine the oats, sugar, nuts, flax seed, salt, oil and syrup in a bowl, and toss thoroughly.
- Spread on a baking sheet or jellyroll pan and bake, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, for 40 minutes, or until it’s as brown as you like it.
- Let cool and toss with the dried fruit. Store airtight. Makes about 6 cups.
