Buckwheat Granola

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Kelly Brant

Categories: Appetizers- Snacks

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup uncooked buckwheat groats
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces
  • 1/2 cup flaked or shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil OR butter
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 300 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, buckwheat, pecans, coconut and pumpkin seeds; set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, coconut oil, salt and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a boil; boil 2 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to keep mixture from boiling over. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour honey mixture over oat mixture and stir until oat mixture is thoroughly coated. Spread granola in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and crispy, about 30 minutes.
  5. Cool completely before breaking into clumps. Store in an airtight container.

  6. makes about 4 cups.

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