Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Louise, You can use agave nectar (a bit thinner than honey but yummy), Just Like Honey (just that), brown rice syrup (thicker than honey), or maple syrup. There may be other substitutes out there but these are the ones I use. I found that if I used the thinner sweeteners, I didn't like how the granola turned out. I normally have Just Like Honey available and use that but when I don't, I will mix maple syrup and brown rice syrup together to get the right consistency for honey. Most of these things can be bought at HFS. The Just Like Honey is in some HFS but not where I live. I buy it from Suzanne's Specialties (the makers of JLH) at 800-762-2135, It's also available through Vegan Essentials but is less expensive through Suzanne's. God's Peace, Gayle - Joyloulin vegetarianslimming Tuesday, July 12, 2005 5:04 PM granola Gayle, thank you for the granola and bars recipes - I will try at least one this week. What is vegan honey substitute - do I get it at a health food store? Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 > You can use agave nectar (a bit thinner than honey but yummy), Just Like Honey (just that), brown rice syrup (thicker than honey), or maple syrup. There may be other substitutes out there but these are the ones I use. Ya don't know of any substitutes without calories, I suppose? <sigh> Best, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 >Ya don't know of any substitutes without calories, I suppose? <sigh> LOL! Welcome Back, Pat! Missed that great sense of humour of yours. God's Peace, Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 > LOL! Welcome Back, Pat! Missed that great sense of humour of yours. Missed you guys too! Nice to hear from you (all) again! But I wasn't joking about the lo-cal or no-cal granola thing - I love the idea of granola (and remember having some once in another time and parallel universe) but as one who is slimming, as aren't we all on this list, I can't afford all that honey and honey substitute. <groannnnn> Was pleased to see the low-fat version, though - am saving that one on my desktop! Best love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Hi, I have been making the following granola recipe for years. It's original, has no added fat (just what's in the healthy nuts and seeds) and is higher in fiber than most granolas We really like it, but if your taste runs to a very sweet granola you probably won't like this one (though you could probably add artificial sweetener). Amounts are approximate. This makes about 2 quarts of cereal. (I never actually measured.) Granola 4 1/2 cups rolled oats (I use a 500 gram package) 2 cups wheat bran 1 cup wheat germ (optional) 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup or concentrated fruit juice 2 cups fruit juice 1/2 tsp. coconut extract 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Raisins or other dried fruit (optional) Mix the dry ingredients. Mix the honey and juice, and heat till the honey dissolves. Add the extracts. Mix wet and dry ingredients thoroughly. It should be moist, but not wet. Spread onto 2 jelly rolls pans, which have been lined with parchment paper (saves spraying and makes for easy cleanup). Bake at 350F for about 15 minutes. Stir well, till no large clumps remain. Lower oven temperature to 275 and bake till dry, stirring every 15 minutes or so. The time will vary with your oven. It takes a long time because there is no oil added. If it gets too brown before it's dry, lower the oven temperature a bit. After it's dry, turn off the oven and leave the granola there till the oven cools. This will ensure a very crunchy granola. Add the optional dried fruit before storing. (I generally don't use this.) Store in air tight containers. It makes a lot, but keeps for ages. Annice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 GRANOLA INGREDIENTS: 5 c. rolled oats (NOT instant) 1/2 c. honey 1/4 c. salad oil (Add ins: raisins, coconut, nuts, seeds, etc.) DIRECTIONS: Place oats, honey and oil in the crockpot, mix well. Cook on low, stirring every half-hour or so until dry and golden, about 3 hours or so. Keep lid propped open while crocking; I use a chopstick. When cool, mix in raisins, nuts, etc. Store in air-tight canister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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