Best 3 Honey Almond Granola With Cranberries Recipes

EASY HOMEMADE GRANOLA RECIPE

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Whisk in the vegetable oil to combine. Add the oats and almonds and fold the mixture together with a rubber spatula until all of the oats and almonds are thoroughly coated.
• Turn the oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin, even layer. Using a stiff metal spatula, compress the oat mixture until very compact.
• Bake until the top is lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through baking. Remove the granola from the oven and let cool on a wire rack to room temperature, about 1 hour. Break the cooled granola into pieces as large or as small as you like. Stir in the dried cranberries and dried apricots. The granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• To Make Ahead: Store granola in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
• If you've never made your own granola, you'll be amazed at the difference in freshness and flavor-and at how easy it is. Use this recipe as a starting point for your own creativity: substitute dried blueberries or chopped dried apricots for the cranberries, or walnuts or hazelnuts for the almonds.
• Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven; preheat to 325degreesF. Coat 2 large baking sheets with sides with cooking spray.
• Whisk apple juice concentrate, maple syrup, oil and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon and salt.
• Mix oats, wheat germ, almonds and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Stir in the juice mixture; toss to coat. Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake the granola for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Reverse sheets top to bottom and back to front. Continue baking until lightly browned and aromatic, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes more. Transfer the baking sheets to wire racks; stir 1/2 cup dried cranberries into the granola on each sheet. Let cool completely.
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Per serving: 262 calories; 11 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 6 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 37 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 5 g fiber; 67 mg sodium; 229 mg potassium
• Nutrtion Bonus: Magnesium & Fiber (20% daily value).
• 2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings
• Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 1/2 fat
• Cook Time: 30 minutes.

HONEY ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Oil a 4-sided sheet pan or line with parchment paper.
• Stir together oats, almonds, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Heat oil, honey, cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over low heat (or in a microwave) until heated through. Stir into oat mixture.
• Spread evenly in sheet pan and bake, stirring once, until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Cool granola completely in pan (it will crisp as it cools), then stir in fruit.