momee Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I don't want to use canola or "vegetable oil" in this...any idea what other oil I could use? I'm new to the oil subbing ideas. http://books.google.com/books?id=Ud_nFsXqSVEC&pg=PT124&lpg=PT124&dq=fruit+and+seed+granola,+weelicious&source=bl&ots=eTwDGXETO1&sig=qptCWM1eUawLsq4-bCVssUOWjdE&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KQf9UbL8NMPD4AOcroCoAQ&ved=0CEwQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=fruit%20and%20seed%20granola%2C%20weelicious&f=false Here is the blog post I was reading about oil subs, just not sure which one would work here... http://mywholefoodlife.com/2013/08/01/whats-the-deal-with-oil/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I would use coconut oil. You can buy it at Costco or Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I'd use coconut oil as well. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momee Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 I'm obviously new to all this. I have some in my cabinet but the exp date says use by 2012. Smells ok - organic and cold pressed. Toss it? Also found this review of TJ's oil on Amazon... "The price point of this product makes it immediately attractive. It's only detractor, the labeling, fails to mention the various qualities that a health concious consumer needs to know when comparing the more expensive alternatives. After some research, a manager at the Trader Joe's-Bollinger helped unravel this dilemma by providing the following information. Trader Joe's Coconut Oil is: non-hydrogenated, cold pressed--no heat is used at any time during the processing, raw filtered, unpasturized, and is strained. Hope this helps!" So I'm looking for oil that is non-hydrogenated, cold pressed, raw filtered unpasturized and strained? Any info you feel like typing, I'll be happy to read. I'll be doing some research. Just for fun went to my cabinet again and found these oils Sunflower oil - toss? Grapeseed oil - ok but don't cook with? toasted sesame oil - fine either way? sesame oil expeller pressed - ok to cook with? and high heat refined expeller pressed safflower oil - no good, used in processed foods, toss? and of course the big glug jug of evoo - trying to use WAY less of that stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momee Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 The recipe is amazing. Everyone who has tried it LOVES it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 You could also use "light tasting" olive oil, if coconut isn't what you want. But I'd personally go for coconut, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Another vote for coconut oil. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 That recipe sounds very similar to the granola I make on a regular basis. I use grapeseed oil with really good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Also found this review of TJ's oil on Amazon..."The price point of this product makes it immediately attractive. It's only detractor, the labeling, fails to mention the various qualities that a health concious consumer needs to know when comparing the more expensive alternatives." ::resisting the urge to go to the Amazon review and correct the grammar:: :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I use butter in my granola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirth Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I'd use walnut oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Coconut oil. But where do you get unsweetened coconut flakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Flax seed oil. Good for you, nutty, yummy. I have a subscription on Amazon prime. Mmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Coconut oil. But where do you get unsweetened coconut flakes? Bob's Red Mill sells unsweetened coconut flakes. Check Amazon. Bob's also sells mail order and at the mill, if you are fortunate enough to live nearby. Maybe Whole Foods carries them too. Recipe sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momee Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Recipe is really worth the effort. I got my unsweetened coconut flakes at Whole Foods but I don't use them in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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