Oh Granola!

This I'd say would be my first original recipe. Well, somebody did give me an idea that someone else has tried before. But as for the exact recipe that I have in mind, I didn't find one online so far. As far as I know, as long as they will manage to stick together, I can add any nut or fruit or grain that I like.

Since I almost always have some oats, sesame seeds and raisins at home, I only have to add a few more things to actually start it. Got myself a pack of pinipig from the grocery and I also got a chance to buy a gin bottle of honey a few days ago (a bit cheaper this time). Husband was complaining that we hardly use honey so why bother to buy again. Hmmph! I finally got something to show him what the honey is for.

Here's what I managed to put in my first No-bake *Gran.

1 C rolled oats
1/2 C sesame seeds
1/2 C pinipig
1/2 C raisins
1/2 C sugar (I used muscovado since it was available at the moment)
1/2 C honey
a pinch of salt (just thought it might be good ^.^)

1. Toast the oats, sesame seeds, and pinipig separately. Different sizes will need different duration to toast.
2. In a saucepan,heat up the sugar and honey together under medium fire.
3. Add the raisins, then the rolled oats,sesame seeds and pinipig.
4. Mix thoroughly under low fire until almost sticky consistency.
5. Transfer to a baking dish or whatever flat container lined with waxed paper to shape.
6. Cool it until it's enough to be put in the freezer to chill for an hour or two.

It might be good to keep it in the fridge but mine was almost gone even before it chilled perfectly.

Additional Info

What's the difference between granola and muesli? Granola is usually coated with honey or another sweetener, and baked to create a crunchy cereal. Muesli is less sweet, and soaked to create a chewier cereal. - www.canadianliving.com

Granola and Muesli compared side by side here.