Microwave Granola

I usually don’t eat breakfast, but this semester a couple days a week I have class from 9:30-1:30, so I definitely need something to hold me over until I eat lunch. I enjoy making oatmeal for the mornings, but I wanted to try something a little bit different. This granola turned out really tasty and it was fun to think about what I wanted to put in it! You could certainly add whatever nuts and dried fruit you like most. It’s not overly crunchy, which is how I tend to like my granola. I recently bought some PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter, which is perfect to sprinkle over the top! I definitely recommend checking that product out, it’s pretty neat.

Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients:

3 cups oats
2 cups wheat germ
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup pecans
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2/3 cup agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Method:

In a large microwave safe bowl, stir together all of the ingredients until everything is coated with the agave nectar.
Microwave for 4 minutes, stir, and then microwave another 4 minutes.
With parchment or waxed paper, spread out the granola in a thin layer until cooled.
Store in an airtight container.

Tags: breakfast, cereal, granola, microwave

About the Author

Rachel Budke Rachel is a senior at Kansas State University, where she is studying Bakery Science. In the fall of 2013 she studied abroad in Florence, Italy. She loves cooking, photography and DIY projects.