There is opera, and there is “Opry.” There is granola, and there is “Granola Revisited” from Lorna Sass’ Whole Grains Every Day Every Way. We Gourmandistanis often find granola too sweet, too cinnamony or just too junked up. Carob chips are Satan’s chocolate and, being purists, we believe even Amedei chocolate would ruin a good granola (and vice versa).
This granola is simple, light and still plenty sweet—especially when you ramp up the coconut ration (perhaps, for example, after discovering an aging cache of the stuff hidden in your freezer). If you’re an opera fan, you could Melba it up with dried peaches. Opry fans could add sequins and little cowboy hats, or combine it with Greek yogurt and fruit like these guys and Steve do for a slightly less sugary alternative to breakfasting with Taylor Swift.
(adapted from Lorna Sass’ Whole Grains Every Day Every Way) Preheat oven to 225°. Mix syrup and oil in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until warm. Add vanilla and remove from heat. Mix together oats, optional wheat germ, coconut and nuts in a large bowl. Add syrup mixture, stirring until the dry ingredients are evenly coated. Spread mixture evenly onto a large rimmed baking sheet (i.e., a jelly roll pan). Bake for about 90 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes with a flat spatula and rotating baking sheet occasionally so that the oats are evenly toasted. Cool mixture on the baking sheet. When cooled, sprinkle dried fruits over and toss a bit. Store at room temperature in a covered container.GRANOLA
Gourmandistan 
This looks wonderful and the funny headlines keep coming!
All those early years in (b)advertising are coming in handy.
The caption writer is working overtime these days….much fun!
He’s on a roll. But you remember those days I reference above!
Oh, boy! I can’t wait to make this. Maybe tomorrow.
Let us know how it turns out, Sue!
This looks both healthy and tasty – granola is high on my list of things to try at the moment, so I will bookmark this!
Thanks—hope you enjoy it when you make it.
You are just entirely TOO witty.
Well, one of us is!
Looks like sustenance for both yodelers and coloraturas.
Mostly yodelers around here. Thanks, Rona!
Finally!! A granola recipe that does not make you cringe because it appears long and complicated. I am going to get some rolled oats and make some myself. Better than snacking on cookies! Happy new year Gourmandistanis!
Let us know how it turns out. And happy new year to you also!
Love your bowls!
Thanks!