Delectable Granola

Name: Delectable Granola
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 11 cups.
Ingredients: 8 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup finely chopped almonds; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Plain yogurt, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling YIELD: 11 cups.

Here's a great make-ahead recipe! Be sure to remove from the cookie sheets within 20 minutes after baking so the granola doesn't stick. —Lori Stevens, Riverton, Utah

Ingredients

8 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Plain yogurt, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, pecans and coconut. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. Heat for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over the oat mixture; stir to coat.
2. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Serve with yogurt if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup (calculated without yogurt): 288 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat.

We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices.

We recommend our users to update the browser.