Best 5 Cranberry Nut Granola Recipes

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Start your day with a crunchy, nutty, and flavorful breakfast with our Cranberry Nut Granola. This homemade granola is packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almonds, pecans, walnuts, dried cranberries, and a touch of sweetness from honey and maple syrup. It's a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will keep you satisfied and energized throughout your morning.

This recipe also includes two variations: a Tropical Granola with coconut, pineapple, and macadamia nuts, and a Chocolate Granola with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and a hint of espresso powder. Whether you prefer a classic granola, a tropical twist, or a chocolaty indulgence, we've got you covered.

Our Cranberry Nut Granola is not only delicious but also customizable to your liking. Feel free to add your favorite nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or spices to create a unique and personalized granola. Enjoy it as a cereal with milk or yogurt, sprinkle it on smoothies or oatmeal, or simply snack on it straight from the jar.

With easy-to-follow instructions and a detailed video tutorial, making this homemade granola is a breeze. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful granola-making journey!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA BARS



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This is one fast and totally addicting recipe. It's easy to adjust to your tastes or what's in your cupboard - try adding chocolate chips, coconut, raisins, cherries or a spoonful of peanut butter. You'll be making this every week.

Provided by SeattleFarmersMarketGirl

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Healthy

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup hulled pumpkin seeds
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup dried cranberries
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 13x9-inch pan with lightly-greased parchment paper; an inch or so of parchment paper should stick up on 2 sides to form lifting handles.
  • Mix the quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, mixed nuts, cranberries, and sweetened condensed milk together in a bowl; spread into the prepared pan, evenly pressing into the corners and out to the sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes, using slightly less time for chewier bars and slightly more time for crunchier bars.
  • Allow the the bars cool for 5 minutes in the pan before using the parchment paper to lift them from the pan. Use a sharp knife to cut into bars. Let the bars cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 60.3 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

CRANBERRY NUT OATMEAL GRANOLA BARS



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Healthy homemade granola bars. This recipe is easily customizable. You can substitute the dried fruit, pecans, and chocolate morsels out for what you like.

Provided by MzTravelista

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 46m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pecan halves
½ cup ground flax seed
½ cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup wheat germ
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or waxed paper.
  • Mix oats, cranberries, pecans, ground flax seed, chocolate chips, and wheat germ together in a bowl.
  • Stir brown sugar, honey, vegetable oil, and salt together in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir mixture and heat in microwave again until smooth, about 30 seconds more. Stir vanilla extract and cinnamon into brown sugar mixture.
  • Stir brown sugar mixture into oats mixture until evenly mixed and chocolate is melted; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Lift bars out of pan by pulling by the parchment paper; cool for 5 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Nonstick cooking spray
1/3 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped roasted and salted almonds
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, cranberry juice, and cinnamon over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and salt.
  • Pour the maple mixture over the oat mixture and stir until combined. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Stir in the cranberries and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture begins to brown. Cool completely. Store airtight in a plastic container for up to 1 week.

CRANBERRY-NUT GRANOLA



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A powerhouse of a snack, this homemade granola is packed with nuts, dried fruit and just enough sweetness to satisfy. Fitness buffs will eat it up.-Melanie Schreiner, Liverpool, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 18 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups toasted wheat germ
1-1/2 cups oat bran
1 cup sunflower kernels
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups dried cranberries
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine the oil, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until brown sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat., Transfer to 2 parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in cranberries and coconut. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA



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I love homemade granola. Its great for snacking, a cereal in the morning, topping for yogurts and ice cream and I love to use it when making breakfast bars.

Provided by Barbara Kavorkian

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 c pumpkin seeds
1/4 c sunflower seeds
1/3 c maple syrup
2/3 c brown sugar
1/2 c unsweetened cranberry juice
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 c old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1 c dried cranberries

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spread the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
  • 2. Reduce the oven temperature to 325° F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, cranberry juice, and cinnamon over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and salt. Pour the maple mixture over the oat mixture and stir until combined. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Stir in the cranberries and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture begins to brown. Cool completely. Store airtight in a plastic container for up to 1 week.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries are available in the fall and winter months. They are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
  • Chop the nuts finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the granola.
  • Use a variety of nuts. This will give the granola a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, and pistachios.
  • Don't overcook the granola. The granola should be golden brown and crispy, but not burnt. Keep a close eye on it while it is baking.
  • Let the granola cool completely before storing it. This will help it to become crispy.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container. This will help it to stay fresh for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Nut Granola is a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and tart flavor, Cranberry Nut Granola is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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