Best 10 Crunchy Granola With Nuts And Dried Fruit Recipes

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**Indulge in the Delightful Crunch and Wholesome Goodness of Crunchy Granola with Nuts and Dried Fruit**

Start your day with a symphony of flavors and textures with our delightful Crunchy Granola with Nuts and Dried Fruit. This recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweetness, nuttiness, and a satisfying crunch. Each bite offers a medley of wholesome ingredients, including roasted oats, almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and chia seeds, providing a boost of energy and essential nutrients. Dried cranberries, raisins, and cherries add a burst of natural sweetness and chewy texture, while a hint of cinnamon and vanilla extract elevates the flavor profile. Whether you enjoy it as a breakfast cereal with milk, yogurt, or fruit, or sprinkle it on smoothies and desserts, this granola is sure to become a favorite. With its irresistible crunch and wholesome goodness, it's the perfect way to nourish your body and satisfy your cravings.

**Additional Recipe Options:**

1. **Classic Crunchy Granola:** For a traditional granola experience, try this recipe that combines oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits with honey, oil, and a touch of salt.

2. **Honey Granola Bars:** Transform your granola into delicious and portable granola bars. Simply mix granola with honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract, press into a pan, and chill until firm.

3. **Tropical Granola:** Add a tropical twist to your granola with a blend of coconut, mango, and pineapple. You can also use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil for a richer flavor.

4. **Chocolate Chip Granola:** Indulge in a decadent treat with chocolate chip granola. Fold in semisweet or dark chocolate chips after the granola has cooled slightly.

5. **Savory Granola:** Experiment with savory flavors by incorporating herbs, spices, and roasted vegetables into your granola. This unique twist is perfect for salads, soups, and savory yogurt bowls.

Explore the diverse recipes in this article and discover the endless possibilities of Crunchy Granola with Nuts and Dried Fruit. From classic to creative variations, there's a granola recipe here to suit every taste and dietary preference.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY GRANOLA



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This delicious healthy granola recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup (or honey). It's made with oats, coconut oil and your favorite nuts and fruit. Make it your own! Recipe yields about 8 cups granola, enough for about 16 half-cup servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Breakfast

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free granola)
1 1/2 cup raw nuts and/or seeds (I used 1 cup pecans and 1/2 cup pepitas)
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt (if you're using standard table salt, scale back to 3/4 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup dried fruit, chopped if large (I used dried cranberries)
Totally optional additional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes*

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
  • Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
  • Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
  • Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 313 calories, Sugar 10.7 g, Sodium 143.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

FRUIT 'N' NUT GRANOLA



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The combination of crunchy nuts and chewy fruit makes this granola a hit for breakfast or snacking. It's packed with lots of ingredients that taste great. -Sue Hochhalter-Broyles, Rapelje, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, milk powder, fruit, walnuts, wheat germ and cinnamon. , In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring brown sugar and water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in oil and vanilla until mixed. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat. Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 275° for 35-45 minutes. Stir in raisins. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

COCONUT MAPLE GRANOLA WITH MIXED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 2h10m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups oats
1 cup almonds, slivered or sliced
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pecans
1 cup pistachios
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil or olive oil
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cups golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line 2 sheet trays with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, pecans, pistachios, maple syrup, coconut oil and brown sugar. Divide between the lined sheet trays.
  • Bake the granola for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove the granola to a large mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the dried apricots, dried cherries and golden raisins and stir to combine. Allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

ULTIMATE FRUITY GRANOLA



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Honey, maple syrup and vanilla coat this wonderfully crunchy treat that is fantastic no matter how you serve it-on its own, with cold milk, or in a yogurt parfait. -Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 9 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 15x10x1-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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HOMEMADE GRANOLA WITH NUTS, SEEDS AND DRIED FRUIT



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This is a delightful way to get healthy oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit into the tummies of everyone in the family.

Provided by Maureen Shaw

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 cups rolled oats (not the quick kind)
1 cup sunflower seeds
½ cup pepitas
1 cup pecans roughly chopped
½ cup flaked almonds
1 cup walnuts roughly chopped
1 cup unsalted cashews (I left mine whole)
½ cup coconut flakes (or any kind of coconut that you like)
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sultanas (or raisins)
½ cup dried apricots, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (the good stuff)
1 cup oil (I used macadamia nut oil but anything will work)
¾ cup honey
¼ cup maple syrup
1½ teaspoons salt
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 165C/325F
  • In the largest bowl you have, add the oats, sunflower seeds, pepitas, pecans, almonds, coconut, walnuts and cashews and set aside.
  • In a large pot, add the maple syrup, honey, oil, sugar, vanilla and brown sugar and bring to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes and the mixture will thicken slightly.
  • Pour the hot mixture over the oats, seeds and nuts and stir to coat.
  • Place on baking sheets lined with foil or baking paper (I used foil) and bake for 20 minutes. About halfway through baking, stir the granola to ensure all the granola gets toasted.
  • When the granola is light brown, remove from the oven and mix in the sultanas, cranberries, apricots (or other dried fruit).
  • When completely cool place your granola in an air tight container and it should last two weeks. (Mine won't be around longer than a week)

HONEY NUT GRANOLA



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Yummy, crunchy breakfast treat. Good on ice cream too.

Provided by KARENEMB

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups rolled oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
⅓ cup canola oil
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir oats, nuts and sunflower kernels together. In a separate bowl, mix together oil, honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Add to dry ingredients; mix well. Spread mixture onto two ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven, for 10 minutes, remove from oven and stir. Return to oven and continue baking until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1.4 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

GRANOLA BARS WITH DRIED FRUIT AND SEEDS



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A combination of nut butter, dried fruit, and lots of seeds makes these chewy homemade granola bars downright irresistible. For a crispier bar, toast them in the oven after baking.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Small Plates     Granola     Seed     Coconut     Dried Fruit     Honey     snack     Oat     Kid-Friendly

Yield Makes 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1 1/4 cups dried fruit (cherries, raisins, currants, cranberries, and/or blueberries), divided
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup creamy almond, peanut, or sunflower butter
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, divided
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 13x9" pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both long sides; spray parchment.
  • Pulse 3/4 cup fruit and 1/2 cup hot water in a food processor until smooth and incorporated, 3-4 minutes. Add honey, almond butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and pulse until combined, about 15 seconds. Add 1/2 cup oats and pulse until well combined, 30-45 seconds. Add pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, and remaining 1 cup oats and 1/2 cup fruit. Pulse until just combined, about 15 seconds.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared pan, pressing down until completely even. Bake granola until darkened, firm around the edges, and the center gives just slightly when pressed, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool in pan. Remove granola using parchment overhang, then cut into 20 bars with a serrated knife.
  • Do Ahead
  • Granola can be made 5 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature.

CRUNCHY GRANOLA



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This granola makes a GREAT, filling snack. Good dry or with milk. It is very addictive, but it's good for you, so enjoy!

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups rolled oats
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
dried fruits, if desired (I usually add cherry flavored cranberries and dates)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine brown sugar and water in a 4 cup microwave proof cup.
  • Microwave on high 5 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla and salt.
  • In large mixing bowl, mix oats, nuts, and brown sugar mixture.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Spread onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes-1 hour until golden brown.
  • When granola has cooled completely, add fruits if you wish and store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 293, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 34, Protein 12.5

CRUNCHY GRANOLA WITH NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT



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from Everyday Food, 12 December 2011. Use whatever nuts, seeds and dried fruit you like best. Great for gift giving around the holidays! Original recipe found here: http://www.marthastewart.com/868725/granola-pecans-and-dried-fruit

Provided by JHope

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup light-brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups nuts, coarsely chopped, such as pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup dried fruit, such as cranberries, raisins, etc
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds.
  • Lightly coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Add oats and nuts; stir to combine. Divide mixture between sheets.
  • Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 1/2 cup coconut to each sheet; bake until mixture is golden brown, 15 minutes more.
  • Let cool completely on sheets.
  • Stir in dried fruit and chocolate chips, if desired.
  • Note - Store in airtight containers, up to 3 weeks. Also can be frozen for longer storage.

EASY FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats
12 ounces raw nuts, such as blanched almonds and walnuts
1/2 to 1 cup sugar, depending on desired sweetness
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 teaspoons table salt
1 cup dried fruit, such as golden raisins and cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the oats and nuts in a large bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, vanilla, salt and 1/4 cup water. Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir until combined. Pour onto two baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Pour the cooked oat mixture into a bowl and stir in the raisins and cherries. Let cool. The granola will keep in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 3 weeks.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of nuts and dried fruits. This will give your granola a delicious and complex flavor and texture. Some popular choices include almonds, walnuts, pecans, raisins, cranberries, and apricots.
  • Toast the nuts and oats before baking. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them extra crispy.
  • Don't overcook the granola. It should be golden brown and crispy, but not burnt.
  • Let the granola cool completely before storing it. This will help to prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Crunchy granola with nuts and dried fruit is a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a crunchy and satisfying snack, reach for a handful of granola. Your taste buds will thank you!

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