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Here's all the recipes listed under Healthy Homemade Cereals along with the comments posted by the breakfast lovers that submitted them.

Almond Granola (Low Carb)

"A grain-free, low-carb, healthy granola recipe! Almonds, coconut, and cinnamon make for a wonderful combination of flavors for breakfast!"

1 and 1/2 cups sliced almonds, 3/4 cup sunflower seeds, 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds - hulled, 3/4 cup sesame seeds, 1 and 1/2 cups reduced fat coconut shreds - dried and unsweetened, 1 teaspoons cinnamon (or), 1/4 teaspoon salt, liquid stevia equal to 1/2 cup sugar, 4 Tablespoon coconut oil, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Almond Raisin Granola

"Great with milk for morning cereal. Stores well for two weeks in an airtight container. It takes less than 90 minutes to make the whole thing and then you have fresh homemade cereal for the week."

3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, 1 cup slivered almonds, 1 cup golden raisins, 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut, 1/3 cup sesame seeds, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 6 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, 6 Tablespoons (packed) brown sugar, 2 tablespoons HOT water, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, vegetable or canola cooking spray

Apple Oats Cereal

"A super quick granola-ish cereal. About 360 calories for a 1 cup serving without the milk."

4 cups applesauce, 1 and 1/3 cups oat bran hot cereal - uncooked, 1 cup quick or old-fashioned oats - uncooked, 1 cup Unsweetened apple juice, 2/3 cup raisins, 1/4 cup almonds slivers, 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Basic Granola

"This is a basic granola recipe with apples and cinnamon. It's easy to make and cooks up golden brown and toasty."

3 cups regular rolled oats, 1 cup shredded unpeeled apple, 1/2 cup wheat germ, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, nonstick cooking spray

Blender Granola

"Let this set a good hour before eating. It will get crunchy. I like to pour milk on a bowl and eat it like regular breakfast cereal. I think it was originally designed for camping."

6 cup quick cooking or Old fashioned oats, 1 cup sesame seeds, 1 cup sunflower seeds, 1 cup wheat germ, 1 cup coconut, 1 cup powdered milk, 1 cup safflower oil, 1 cup honey, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts and pecans work great)

Blueberry Grape-Nut Porridge

"A new, and some might say "better", way to eat Grape-Nuts."

1/2 cup Post Grape-Nuts cereal, 1/3 cup vanilla soy milk (regular milk with two drops of vanilla extract works in a pinch), 3 Tablespoons fresh blueberries, 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Cherry Nut Granola

"This is granola deluxe. Perfect for an afternoon snack, but best in the morning with milk. Stores well for up to two weeks in zip-lock baggies."

3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup unsalted peanuts (salted if you want a salty snack), 1 cup plump dried cherries, 1 cup coconut, 1 cup dates, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup sesame seeds, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup wheat germ, 1/4 cup peanut oil, 3 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cherry Pistachio Granola

"My family fell in love a while ago with cherry-pistachio granola bars. This cereal uses those flavor combinations we love and lets us eat it from a bowl...or just by the handful."

3 cups old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup dried cherries (or cherry juice-infused craisins), 1/2 cup dried blueberries (or blueberry juice-infused craisins), 3/4 cup chopped pistachios, 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 4 tablespoons oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 tablespoon cherry juice

Chunky Granola (No Oil Added)

"You don't need cooking oil to make good granola. Keep it healthy. Keep it tasty."

8 cups rolled oats, 1 cup nuts (toasted pecans work great), 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup whole millet or whole buckwheat, 3 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup honey, 1 cup hot water, 1 teaspoon vanilla

Cocoa Granola (No Oil)

"This is a nice granola to have as a cereal with milk. Try adding mini chocolate chips at at the end to make Double Cocoa Granola."

4 and 1/2 cups old fashioned or quick-cooking oats, 1/2 cup honey, 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt

Coconut Granola

"Crunchy, golden and tasty. You can replace the walnuts with any kind of nut. You could also replace the raisins with dried cranberries. Experiment and enjoy!"

4 cups old fashioned oats, 1 cup flaked coconut, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup wheat germ, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup margarine, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooked Rice Cereal

"A nice change of pace from oatmeal. A little like a healthy rice pudding for breakfast."

1 and 1/2 cups white rice - uncooked, 2 cups low-fat milk (or soy milk - vanilla soy milk works great), 1/4 cup sugar, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon

Cranberry Granola

"Great as a snack or as a cereal with milk. We usually have a bowl out during the holidays as pre-feast snack food. Enjoy!"

4 cups rolled oats, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup honey (a little more if you have a sweet tooth), 1 cup wheat germ, 1/2 cup chopped almonds, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crockpot Cocoa Granola

"Great with milk as a cereal or plain as a snack. I love my crockpot!"

4 cups rolled oats (quick or old fashioned), 1 cup bran flakes, 1 cup wheat germ, 2/3 cup honey, 1/2 cup sesame seeds, 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil, 2 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cocoa, 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Crunchy Soy Granola

"When this comes out of the oven, you'll be saying, "This isn't very crunchy." Let it cool completely. Something happens during the cooling that adds the cruch. Then you'll be saying nothing because you'll be so busy crunching. Try it with soy milk as a bowl of cereal for the complete soy experience."

4 cups quick-cooking or regular rolled oats, 1 cup oat bran, 4 scoops (about 1 cup) natural soy protein powder (GeniSoy is good), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup sunflower seeds, 1 cup chopped nuts, 3/4 cup canola oil, 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup, 1 Tablespoons vanilla extract, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 cup pumpkin seeds

Dee's Dark Chocolate Granola

"Fresh and/or organic ingredients work the best! Enjoy! Please provide Feedback!"

1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons honey, 2 Tablespoons peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 Tablespoons butter (I use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cups Old-Fashioned oats, 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, Optional: 1/4 cup Craisins, 1/4 cup sliced almonds or sunflower seeds

Flax Seed And Nut Granola (Low-Carb)

"An oat-free, low-carb granola with three kinds of nuts, two kinds of seeds and shredded coconut. It is sweetened with Splenda (or similar sugar substitute)."

1 cup flax seeds, 1 cup sunflower seeds, 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup chopped almonds, 1 stick of butter, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoons vanilla powder (sugar and alcohol-free), 3 packets of Splenda (or other sugar alternative)

Fruit And Honey Granola

"Use your favorite combination of dried fruits. Stores well in a sealed container for two weeks."

3 and 1/2 cups quick or old fashioned oats - uncooked, 1 and 1/4 cup diced dried mixed fruit (like cranberries and apricots), 1/2 cup honey, 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, 4 Tablespoons butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt

Fruit And Rice Cereal

"I like this better than oatmeal. Wanna come over to my house and try it Mr. Breakfast?"

1 cup quick-cooking brown rice, 2/4 cup lowfat milk (soy milk works), 1/3 cup mixed dried fruit bits (raisins work okay), 3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, a dash of ground nutmeg

Fruity Dehydrator Granola

"A yummy, healthy, fruity, sweet granola! Great with homemade yogurt and some fresh blueberries."

1 sweet apple, 3 ripe bananas, 10 strawberries, 2 cups rolled oats (not instant), 1/2 cup buckwheat soaked and sprouted 1 day (measurement is before sprouting), 1/2 cup agave or honey, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 Tablespoon raisins

Ginger Snap Granola

"Granola with a festive flavor. This stores well in a sealed container for about 2 weeks."

2 and 1/2 cups Oat Squares breakfast cereal (Oat Bran or Oat Chex also work), 2 cups oats - quick or Old Fashioned, 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine, 1/2 cup honey, 2 Tablespoons molasses, 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 pinch grated nutmeg

Gitche Gumee Granola

"Gitche Gumee is the Onondaga Indian word for "Big Lake." It is most often in reference to Lake Superior and the region of Michigan's upper penninsula that borders the great lake."

2 pounds rolled oats, 1 cup chopped nuts (your favorite kind), 3/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1 cup wheat germ, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 and 1/2 cup oil (canola oil works great), 1/4 cup water, 3 Tablespoons vanilla, 1 and 1/2 cup honey

Gluten Free Hot Cereal Blend

"A microwave hot cereal recipe. Serve and top as you might oatmeal or cream of wheat, but feel better about it because you get flax and multi grain nutrition."

1 cup of water*, 1 Tablespoon cream of rice cereal, 4 teaspoons cornmeal, 5 teaspoons buckwheat porridge, 1 teaspoon ground flax seed

Good Earth Cereal

"This granola-like cereal is sweetened with molasses and flavored with vanilla. Secret ingredient: apple juice concentrate."

1 and 3/4 cups quick oats, 3/4 cup oat bran, 1/4 cup whole grain (old fashioned) cornmeal, 1/4 cup wheat germ, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup chopped almonds, 1 Tablespoon vegetable or canola oil, 3 ounces unsweetened frozen apple juice concentrate, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon molasses, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Graham Nuts

"Serve as a cold cereal, with milk and a bit of brown sugar, if desired."

3 and 1/2 cups graham flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 cups buttermilk, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon salt

Granola Breakfast Bars

"Great homemade on-the-go breakfast bars... so much better than packaged granola bars."

For Granola: 2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, 3/4 cup almonds or walnuts - coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple juice, 1/4 cup honey, 1 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup raisins, To Make Bars: 1 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Granola Cereal

"Yummy with fresh blueberries on top."

5 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, 1 cup raw sunflower seeds, 1 cup raw sesame seeds, 1 cup untoasted wheat germ, 1 cup raw almonds walnuts or pecans, 1 cup non fat dry milk, 1 cup canola oil, 1 cup honey, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup or more of raisins or other dried fruit (drying it yourself is healthier because you're not going to add anything - read the label), 1 cup soy nuts (read the label and make sure they haven't added anything other than salt but it's better if there's no salt)

Grape-Nuts Bread

"I thought you would like this Mister Breakfast. It's breakfast bread made with breakfast cereal. It's also really good."

2 cups buttermilk, 1 cup Grape-Nuts cereal, 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins

Happy Earth Day Granola

"This granola was created to celebrate Earth Day. It's full of earthy goodness including dates, nuts, cranberries and flax seed. Happy Earth Day!"

2 cups Old Fashioned oats, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup chopped dates or raisins (or a combination of both), 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (or a combination of both), 2 Tablespoons flax seed meal, 1 Tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup honey, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 3 Tablespoons canola oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla

Healthy N' Happy Honeyed Oats

"A yummy, extremely healthy (no fat or sugar added) cereal that's crunchy and tastes great with fresh fruit and yogurt! Nutrition information included with recipe! :D"

1.5 cups rolled oats, 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds, 4 Tbsp sliced almonds, 2 Tbsp chopped pecans, 2 Tbsp raisins or dried fruit of choice, 4 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp maple extract

Holiday Spice Granola With Cranberries

"Ho! Ho! Ho! It's a taste of the holidays in a homemade cereal featuring cinnamon, nutmeg, cranberries and lots of crunchy clusters."

2 and 1/2 cups Old Fashioned or quick oats, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 3/4 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Honey Maple Grapenuts

"Three times the cereal at 1/3 the price!"

3 cups whole wheat or graham flour, 1/2 cup barley flour or rye flour, 1/3 cup tapioca flour or oat flour, 1/3 cup toasted wheat germ, 1/2 cup dry milk powder, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons maple flavoring, 1/4 cup warmed honey or maple syrup, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg

Honey Nut Granola

"This is a fun recipe to play with. Try adding a handful of raisins or coconut. Chocolate chips are awesome too... but you should not add them until the granola is out of the oven and almost completely cool."

4 cups rolled oats - old-fashioned or quick-cooking, 1 cup sliced almonds, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup raw sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup whole flax seed or wheat germ, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1/3 cup canola oil, 2/3 cup honey, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Italian Pete's Italian Honey Granola

"This granola is delicious for breakfast. Serve with yogurt and the season's best fruits. Stored in an airtight container, the granola will keep up to 10 days."

2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 1/3 cup slivered almonds, 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 4 Tablespoons honey

Jim's Super Granola

"As seen on Mr Breakfast's appearance on the Food Network's "The Secret Life Of... Cereal"."

1/4 cup shredded coconut, 1/3 cup honey, 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, 2 cups old-fashioned oats, 1/3 cup popcorn - finely ground, 1/8 cup wheat germ, 2 teaspoons sunflower seeds, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, 1/3 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup rasins or other dried fruit

Lemon Poppy Seed Granola Clusters

"A tasty granola where chunks or clusters are as big or as small as you want them. Great lemon poppy seed flavor in every bite. Terrific as a cereal or a snack."

2 and 1/2 cups Old Fashioned or quick oats, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons lemon zest - from 1 lemon, 3 Tablespoons poppy seeds, 3/4 cup slivered almonds, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 2 Tablespoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup dried blueberries or currants

Mango Ginger Granola

"A fruity twist on homemade granola. I'm betting the recipe would work well with apricot nectat and dried apricot too."

4 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats, 1 cup brown sugar, 2/3 cup slivered almonds, 1/2 cup wheat germ, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 cup Mango nectar (usually found in soda pop type cans in refrigerated beverage section of grocery store), 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 6-ounce package dried mango

Maple Almond Granola

"A kitchen-tested basic granola that's sweetened with pure maple syrup. Raisins are optional, but recommended."

4 1/2 cups (18 oz) old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant), 3/4 cup shelled & unsalted sunflower seeds, 1 1/2 cups slivered raw almonds, 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 1/4 cups pure maple syrup, 1/3 cup canola oil, 1 cup raisins (or chopped dates)

Maple Granola

"It's like some kind of fancy maple cookie. Only 3 ingredients."

10 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 and 1/4 cup real maple syrup

Maple Pecan Granola Clusters

"This tasty granola is great as a cereal with milk or as a dry snack. Unlike other granola recipes, the oats clump together to form delicious crunchy clusters."

2 and 1/2 cups Old Fashioned or quick oats, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 to 1/2 cup raisins

Mighty Muesli

"This is unbelievably tasty and satisfying. I just can't get enough!"

1 cup rolled oats, 3 dried apricots - cut up, 1 handful of sultanas, 1 handful of chopped hazelnuts, 1 Tablespoon of manuka honey or normal honey, natural yogurt, soya or normal milk

Multi-Grain Raisin Nut Cereal

"Tastier, healthier and cheaper than similar store-bought cereals."

1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/3 cup honey, 3 Tablespoons canola oil, 1 and 1/4 Tablespoons vanilla extract, 4 and 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old fashioned oats, 1 cup quick-cooking barley, 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans), 1/2 cup wheat germ, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 7-ounce package raisins (or chopped dried fruit of choice)

Multi-Mix Cold Cereal w/ Rice Milk

"If you only have old fashioned oats on hand like I do, just measure 1/3 cup of those and grind them briefly in a coffee grinder."

1/3 cup cooked brown rice, 1/3 cup quick cooking oatmeal, 1/3 cup Grape-Nuts breakfast cereal, 1/2 banana, 1 Tablespoon raisins, 1 dash cinnamon

Nutty Bran Flakes

"As seen on Mr Breakfast's upcoming appearance on the Food Network's "Secret Life Of... Cereal"."

1/2 cup bran, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans - finely ground, 2 Tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup water

Oil-Free Granola

"All the goodness of homemade granola without the oil or butter. Good with milk and fresh fruit for breakfast."

1 and 1/2 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats, 1 and 1/2 cups quick oats, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 6 Tablespoons water, 2 or 3 Tablespoons honey, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Perfect Granola

"This granola with almonds, coconut and raisins is sweetened with date syrup. A little flour in the mix helps make crunchy clusters."

7 cups quick cooking or Old Fashioned oats, 1 cup flour, 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup slivered almonds, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil, 1/2 cup date syrup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit

Popcorn Granola

"Popcorn for breakfast? It works for our family. And that's no poppycock."

2 cups uncooked oats (quick or old fashioned), 2 cups wheat germ, 2 cups medium-ground popped popcorn (about 3 1/2 cups before its ground), 1 cup sesame seeds, 1 cup shredded coconut, 1/2 cup honey, 1/3 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Quick Homemade Granola

"Great as a dry snack or with milk for breakfast. Stores well in sealed Tupperware for a week."

3 cups regular rolled oats, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1/2 cup dried apple or dried fruit of choice, 6 Tablespoons apple juice concentrate - unsweetened, 3 Tablespoons hot water, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Raisin Nut Muesli

"This is basically the best stuff on earth combined to make a cereal. It's very easy to modify to fit your tastes. Try adding some coconut or replacing the raisins with other dried fruits."

4 and 1/2 cups rolled oats - quick or old-fashioned, 1/2 cup wheat germ - toasted, 1/2 cup wheat bran, 1/2 cup oat bran, 1 cup raisins, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (or pecans), 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds

Sesame Granola

"Hey Mouth! Open Sesame! I got some good stuff for you baby!"

2 cups rolled oats (quick or old fashioned - uncooked), 2 cups wheat flakes, 1 cup sunflower seeds, 1 cup raisins, 3/4 cup sesame seeds, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup coconut - flaked, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sunshine Morning (Granola)

"The secret ingredient in this granola is grated orange peel. It adds a surprising citrus brightness that's nice to wake up to."

2 cups quick-cooking or Old Fashioned oats - uncooked, 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons grated orange peel, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup diced dried mixed fruit (about 3 ounces)

Toasted Ginger Muesli with Blueberries & Banana

"Nature's goodness comes to the breakfast table in the form of this toasted muesli loaded with heart-healthy oats, seeds and nuts."

2 and 1/2 cups rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned), 1/2 cups sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup chopped almonds, 1/2 cup agave nectar, 1/4 cup sultanas or Thompson raisins, 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 banana

Toaster Oven Granola

"A basic granola that you make in the toaster oven. Includes directions to make a chocolate-coated variation."

1 and 1/2 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats, 4 teaspoons wheat germ or almond flour, 1/4 cup almond slices or chopped walnuts, 3 Tablespoons chopped pecans, 3 Tablespoons honey, 1 Tablespoon canola oil, 4 Tablespoons raisins or other dried fruit, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Tonia's Muesli

"This lightly toasted muesli is loaded with seeds, nuts and lots of nutrition."

4 cups rolled oats, 1 cup desiccated coconut, 2/3 cup soya flour, 1 cup liquid honey, 1 cup chopped mixed nuts, 2 Tablespoons kelp powder, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/3 cup sesame seeds, 1/2 cup soya bean oil, 1 cup wheat germ, 1/2 cup brewers yeast, 1 cup raisins

Ultimate Blend

"This cereal is still a work in progress I'm still adding new spices and ingredients but what I have now will stay awhile it's that good. Most ingredients can be added and subtracted or substituted for example instead of sugar maybe honey or brown sugar. Well anyway you have it just remember enjoy the dawn of a new day with a great bowl of cereal. (AND OF COURSE GIVE OUR GREAT HEAVENLY FATHER PRAISE)"

Sugar, cinnamon, wheat germ, grape-nuts cereal, flax seeds, pecans, milk.

Vanilla Almond Granola

"This recipe is for a big batch of granola so your whole family can enjoy it for a couple weeks."

4 and 1/2 cups rolled oats (quick or old fashioned), 3 cups slivered almonds, 2 cups sunflower seeds, 1 cup safflower oil, 1/2 cup malt syrup extract, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1 Tablespoon vanilla, 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 Tablespoon almond extract

Wheat-Free Maple Granola

"My mom can't eat wheat, but her special-diet granola is so good I asked her to email me the recipe. She said you can use canola oil instead, but sunflower oil has a better flavor. I hope you like it as much as I do!"

2 and 3/4 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 1/3 cup chopped almonds or pecans, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1 Tablespoon flax seed meal or chia seeds, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/3 cup peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons sunflower oil, 3/4 cup raisins or other dried fruit

Whole Grain Granola

"This is a healthy granola that can be easily modified to fit your tastes and the ingredients you have available."

5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 3/4 cup millet, 3/4 cup oat bran, 3/4 cup wheat germ, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon, 1 cup apple cider or apple juice, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/3 cup brown rice syrup or honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 Tablespoon canola oil, 1 cup raw almonds or hazelnuts - coarsely chopped, 1 cups dried cherries or raisins or other dried fruit

Whole Wheat Granola

"This is a modified version of a recipe I got from an old Diabetics book. It's healthy and good tasting."

1 cup regular Old Fashioned oats, 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup wheat germ, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup honey, 2 Tablespoons orange juice, 1/4 cup flaked coconut, 2 Tablespoons sliced almonds, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup raisins

Whole-Grain Cold Cereal

"Feel free to use any combo of as many grains as you would like, just make sure they add up to about 2 cups total."

1/2 cup buckwheat, 1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant), 1 cup whole-wheat flour, 1/2 cup honey agave or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

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