Best 8 Fruit N Nut Granola Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors and textures with Fruit n' Nut Granola, a wholesome and versatile snack that caters to various dietary preferences. This collection of recipes offers an array of irresistible granola variations, each boasting unique combinations of fruits, nuts, and seeds. From the classic crunch of traditional granola to the tangy sweetness of dried cranberries and tart cherries, to the nutty richness of almonds and walnuts, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. Whether you're a vegan, gluten-free, or simply seeking a nutritious and delicious snack, this article has a recipe tailored to your needs. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the diverse world of Fruit n' Nut Granola, where each recipe is a celebration of taste and nourishment.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA (CHRISSIE'S GRANOLA)



Fruit and Nut Granola (Chrissie's Granola) image

Originally given to me at work as a 'Hey! I made this, try it, it's vegan (I'm not vegan), you'll love it!' and I did; I really did love it. I've made it several times now and a modified version for my husband (omitted the chocolate and used deluxe mixed nuts). I have to stash some or get none in my house.

Provided by szslone

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup almonds
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 cups dried fruit (such as cranberries, pomegranate, cherries, or blueberries)
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  • Pour the oats into a large bowl. Add almonds, cinnamon, cocoa powder, salt, brown sugar, and dried fruit into the oats respectively, stirring each into the mixture before adding the next.
  • Mix maple syrup and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. With a rubber spatula, add the maple syrup-vanilla mixture to your dry ingredients. Fold the two together until mixed and all dry ingredients are well coated.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, stir, and continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes more. Set aside to cool slightly, about 20 minutes.
  • Gently fold chocolate chips into the granola mixture, allowing the chocolate to coat the granola as it melts slightly. Cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 108 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

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.

NUT-AND-SEED GRANOLA



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We left the oats out of this low-carb, low-sugar granola. Our taste testers were split on the level of toastiness: Some liked the granola golden brown, while others liked a deeper, more robust version. Just follow the recipe's visual cues (and your nose) for your preferred doneness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 7 servings (1/3 cup per serving)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup sliced skin-on almonds
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack at the bottom of the oven, and preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • Whisk the maple syrup and oil together in a large bowl. Add the almonds, pecans, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseed and salt, and toss to coat.
  • Spread the mixture out on a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove it from the oven, and scrape and toss the mixture around. Continue to bake until golden and still slightly sticky, 10 to 12 minutes more. Or, for a deeper, toasted version, bake until deeply golden (you may start to smell the toasted nuts), 13 to 15 minutes more. Let cool. (The granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 45 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 5 grams

JERSEY'S FRUIT AND NUTS GRANOLA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 48m

Yield 20 cups

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 cups organic rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup dried blueberries
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup raisins
1 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups organic butter or canola oil
2 1/2 cups honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, wheat germ, walnuts, almonds, pecans, cranberries, sunflower seeds, blueberries, cherries, raisins, coconut, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Place a metal mixing bowl on top of a stockpot with some hot water over medium heat. Add the butter and honey to the mixing bowl and allow the butter to melt. Remove from heat, add the vanilla, and stir.
  • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry and stir to coat thoroughly. If the mixture appears wet, add more rolled oats, 1/2 cup at a time. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to cook evenly, adjusting the oven temperature if it's getting too dark. Allow the granola to cool completely, and then break apart any large pieces that are stuck together.

SPICED FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA



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Provided by Food Network

Yield About 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons Truvia™ natural sweetener spoonable*
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal® kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1/2 cup blanched almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup dried dates, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins or dried figs, chopped
Greek Yogurt, serving suggestion
*May substitute with 7 packets Truvia™ natural sweetener

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine the oats, wheat germ, Truvia™ natural sweetener, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Add both oils and toss well to coat. Spread in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and continue to bake until the nuts are toasted and the granola is dry, about 10 more minutes.
  • 2. Remove from the oven, stir in the apricots, dates, and figs or raisins. Cool on the baking sheet. Serve over yogurt as desired. Store granola in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
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FRUIT & NUT GRANOLA



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Rise and shine with this energy-boosting breakfast, topped with fresh fruit

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp vegetable oil
100ml clear honey
50ml maple syrup
500g jumbo rolled oats
100g flaked almond
50g pine nut
100g puffed rice
2 tbsp sesame seeds
50g each sultanas and raisins
85g each dried cranberries, dried cherries, chopped dried dates and chopped dried apricots
50g dried coconut shavings (find these at juliangraves.com and healthfood shops)
Greek yogurt and raspberries, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Heat the oil, honey and maple syrup together in a pan. Mix the oats, almonds, pine nuts, puffed rice and sesame seeds in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the honey mix, stir well to coat, then tip onto a large baking tray. Bake for 15 mins until everything is golden and crisp.
  • Take the tray from the oven, leave to cool, then break up any big clumps. Mix together with the dried fruit and coconut shavings. Serve with Greek yogurt and fresh raspberries. The rest of the granola can be stored in a sealed jar and enjoyed over the next 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 31 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.17 milligram of sodium

MIXED FRUIT & NUT GRANOLA



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Make your own granola and serve with your choice of milk, or as a topping for porridge or yogurt. Adapt the recipe to include your favourite fruit and nuts

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 50m

Yield Serves 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 6

350g jumbo oats
1 heaped tsp cinnamon
125g mixed nuts
75g melted unsalted butter or coconut oil (for a vegan version)
70g maple syrup
125g mixed dried fruit

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the jumbo oats with the cinnamon, mixed nuts and a pinch of salt in an oven tray. Stir through the melted unsalted butter or coconut oil and the maple syrup. Put in the oven for 35-40 mins or until golden brown, stirring halfway. Allow to cool down completely, then stir through the mixed dried fruit before storing (see tip, below). Serve with milk, yogurt or sprinkled on porridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

LIGHT FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA



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A delicious granola without the fat can be made with spelt, flax seeds, and pecans!

Provided by GinetteB

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup spelt flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup applesauce
3 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ cup diced dried apricots
¼ cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons flax seeds, ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the rolled oats, spelt flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, canola oil, applesauce, maple syrup, dried apricots, pecans and ground flax seed together in a bowl, and mix well. Spread the granola mixture on the lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, stir the granola, then bake for another 15 minutes until dry. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.4 g, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 10.6 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right oats. Rolled oats or old-fashioned oats are the best type of oats to use for granola. They have a chewy texture and hold up well in the baking process.
  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds. This will give your granola a crunchy texture and added flavor. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
  • Sweeten your granola with natural sweeteners. Honey, maple syrup, and agave nectar are all good options. You can also use dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries, to add sweetness.
  • Add some spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are all good choices. They will give your granola a warm and inviting flavor.
  • Bake your granola at a low temperature. This will help to prevent it from burning. The ideal temperature is 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let your granola cool completely before storing it. This will help to prevent it from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Granola is a delicious and versatile snack or breakfast food. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning, you can create a granola that is both healthy and satisfying. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, reach for a handful of granola. Your body and taste buds will thank you!

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