A Family Tradition: Aunt Marjorie’s Wholesome Granola
Some recipes bring with them a lifetime of memories, and this granola is one of those treasures. Passed down from my Aunt Marjorie to my mother, this recipe is as much about family tradition as it is about wholesome goodness. Growing up, I’d often catch that warm, nutty aroma drifting through the kitchen, signaling another fresh batch. As the years passed, I’ve made this for my children and, more recently, for my grandchildren—each batch bringing a sense of comfort and nourishment to the table.
This granola is packed with simple, nutritious ingredients: rolled oats, shredded coconut, nuts, and seeds, all sweetened with honey and kissed with a hint of vanilla. It’s flexible enough to use either coconut oil or olive oil, depending on what’s in the pantry or the flavor you’re craving. It’s rich, full of hearty flavors, and best of all it is easy to make. The recipe is versatile, too: you can halve it, double it, or make a big batch and freeze some to have on hand.
Serve it over yogurt, with a splash of milk, or just as a snack straight from the jar. However you enjoy it, I hope this granola brings warmth to your kitchen and becomes a family favorite for you, just as it has been for us.
Nourishing Granola
Ingredients
- 5 lbs Rolled Oats preferably sprouted and organic
- 1 lb shredded Coconut unsweetened
- 2 lbs Nuts and Seeds- all raw; almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds. use one type of nut and seed or a combination.
- 1 Tablespoon Sea Salt
- 2 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla
- 2 Cups Raw Honey or Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 Cups Oil- Olive or Coconut
Instructions
- Using a scale- measure out each dry ingredient.
- In a medium bowl- measure out the honey/maple syrup, oil and vanilla.
- In a large bowl combine the dry and wet ingredients together. Stir very well
- Preheat oven to 325 °F
- Using half sheet baking sheets, add an even layer of the wet granola mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Take baking sheet out of oven and mix granola mixture well.Put back in oven and bake 15-30 minutes until granola is golden brown.
- This granola stores well in glass jars or in the freezer for longer storage.
Enjoy the nutty goodness and nourishment of this family recipe, crafted with love and wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re sharing it with loved ones or keeping a jar for yourself, this granola brings a bit of our family’s tradition to your table. I hope it becomes a favorite in your home, just as it has been in ours for generations. Happy snacking!
