Homemade granola! We can't get enough of the stuff! We snack on it by the handful, sprinkled over morning kefir or yogurt bowls with honey, under a dollop of raw milk as breakfast cereal... It's easy and healthy as well due to the easy additional step of soaking the oats. With some planning ahead, you too can enjoy this classic, frugal, and delicious recipe!
Put oats in a large stainless steel or glass bowl. Pour raw apple cider vinegar and filtered water over all. Do not stir.
Cover with towel or plate. Let soak overnight, or for up to 24 hours.
Line dehydrator trays with parchment paper (or Paraflexx liners if using an Excalibur dehydrator… my favorite!).
Using a slotted spoon (a flat skimmer stainless steel slotted spoon like this is THE BEST) and being gentle not to stir oats at all, dip into bowl and bring up a spoonful of oats.
Let liquid drip out, then spread on dehydrator tray. Repeat until all oats are spread out in even layers (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick).
Dehydrate for 2 hours at 145 degrees Fahrenheit, then turn down the temperature to 115 degrees Fahrenheit until dry (about 12 to 24 hours).
When dry, break up gently with your hands. Store in an airtight container when fully cool.
Mix together 6 cups of the dehydrated oats, coconut, and raisins in a large mixing bowl. There will most likely be leftover oats, so set aside to use for other purposes, like cookie dough!
In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, melt together honey and coconut oil. Whisk frequently. Remove from heat once melted.
Divvy granola up evenly between the skillets.
Put skillets in the oven, one on the top rack and the other on the bottom rack.
Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring granola every 5 minutes and switching the skillets after 15 minutes. The granola will cook faster in the cast iron than on a regular baking tray, so keep a close eye on it.
If you don't want to pre-soak your oats, that's fine! This granola still turns out perfectly. Simply start with 6 cups of rolled oats, omit the apple cider vinegar and water, and proceed with the "The day of..." section.
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