Ultimate Fruity Granola Recipe

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Honey, maple syrup and vanilla coat this wonderfully crunchy treat that's fantastic no matter how you serve it—alone, with cold milk or in a yogurt parfait. —Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

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Ultimate Fruity Granola Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 18 Servings
15 20 35

Ingredients

  • 5 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup dried banana chips
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sunflower kernels and flax. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, salt and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 9 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup equals 253 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Ultimate Fruity Granola in Healthy Cooking February/March 2010, p33

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Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2012 by lm6793

I make this granola all the time. It is delicious with greek yogurt. I like the banana chips and dried california apricots, but great with dried cherries and prune bits. Substitute pumpkin seeds or another nut. The maple syrup is the key, it smells great. This one is a winner.


Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2011 by kbroaddrick

this is amazing! I omitted banana chips and apricots because I didn't have them on hand, although I bet they still would've been tasty. instead I doubled the cranberries and added a 1/2 cup of chopped pecans. so good with yogurt and fruit. definitely will make again, and try all sorts of nut and fruit variations!


Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by smbrenny

I forgot to mention that I've made it several times with palm sugar (low glycemic-index sugar) and it was just as good as with the brown sugar.


Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by smbrenny

I'm addicted to this stuff. I've made it at least 10 times and have it every day with yogurt. The recipe makes a lot, so every time I make it I put some in jars which I decorate and give away to someone.


Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2010 by Louise.Hooper

Just making my second batch of this now. I usually get bored with breakfast foods like this but I loved it. I have it with fruit/berries and yoghurt most mornings.


Reviewed on May. 18, 2010 by graybook

Because I am a diabetic I did modify the recipe a little. In place of 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar I used 1/4 c. of packed brown sugar and 1/4 c. of Splenda. I used sugar free maple flavored pancake syrup in place of maple syrup. The result was perfect.


Reviewed on May. 18, 2010 by graybook

I have made it several times. My husband eats it with yogurt three to four times a week for breakfast


Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by sulynn051467

This is very very good! Had it with cereal and it was great although apricot were a little tough and did not soften even with milk! Already request for more!

 
 
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