Joshua McFadden's Truly Irresistible Granola

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Dish

The Medium Shallow Dish

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (50g) rolled oats (not instant)
  • 2 tablespoons (5g) coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoons (17g) pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons (17g) sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

Preparation

  1. Combine all the ingredients into the Anyday dish and mix to combine.
  2. Cook uncovered in the microwave at Power Level 6

    Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels. 

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    Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.

    For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.

    Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:

    PL 10 = 100% = High (default)

    PL 9 = 90% = High

    PL 8 = 80% = Med-High

    PL 7 = 70% = Med-High

    PL 6 = 60% = Medium

    PL 5 = 50% = Medium

    PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low

    PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low

    PL 2 = 20% = Low

    PL 1 = 10% = Low

    You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.

    for 5 minutes, until the oats begin to lump together and are still slightly wet.
  3. Stir the granola and continue cooking uncovered at Power Level 6

    Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels. 

    [[video-power]]

    Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.

    For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.

    Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:

    PL 10 = 100% = High (default)

    PL 9 = 90% = High

    PL 8 = 80% = Med-High

    PL 7 = 70% = Med-High

    PL 6 = 60% = Medium

    PL 5 = 50% = Medium

    PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low

    PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low

    PL 2 = 20% = Low

    PL 1 = 10% = Low

    You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.

    for 2 minutes. For even browning, stir again halfway through the cooking time.
  4. Allow the granola to cool before enjoying it right away or saving it for later.

Suggestions

  • Throw in any nuts or dried fruit you already have on hand.
  • Sprinkle over a bowl of yogurt for a breakfast treat.

Recipe Notes

  • Learn more about Joshua at JoshuaMcFadden.com
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.

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