EXTREME GRANOLA WITH DRIED FRUIT

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Categories     Fruit     Breakfast     Bake     Roast     Healthy     Granola

Yield makes about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup pecans
1/2 cup natural almonds
4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/3 cup pure maple syrup, cane syrup, or honey, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup dried blueberries, raisins, and/or cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large shallow baking sheet with foil. Spread the pecans and almonds on the sheet and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Transfer the nuts to a board, let cool, and chop the nuts. Set aside.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F. Pour the oats and sesame seeds, if using, in a mound on the same baking sheet. Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave; stir in the maple syrup and salt, and drizzle on top of the oats. Stir well with a rubber spatula and then spread out the oats in an even layer. Bake the oats for 30 minutes, stirring once with the spatula halfway through, until the oats are lightly colored. Let cool; the mixture will crisp as it cools.
  • Add the dates, dried fruit, and reserved nuts to the oats and toss. Store the granola in covered glass jars at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Diana Charkhinezhad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Rox Roman
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This granola is the perfect snack.


Maryrose Ketner
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I love the combination of flavors in this granola.


lena Gonzalez
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This granola is a great way to start the day.


naveed kousar
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


zeta chin
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I'll definitely be making this granola again.


Ethan Ethan
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This is my new favorite granola recipe.


Kiggundu Abbey
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Great recipe! The granola turned out perfect.


Kavindu Kavindu
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The granola was a bit too oily for my liking.


Kazi Al Imran
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This granola is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less honey next time.


Issa Kwame Owusu
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The dried fruits and nuts in this granola add a nice sweetness and crunch. It's a great way to add some extra nutrition to your breakfast.


Betty Musembi
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This granola is so easy to make! I just threw all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them together. It was ready in less than 30 minutes.


Najib Khan
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I love that this granola is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a healthy and satisfying breakfast option that keeps me full until lunchtime.


Umar Abdullahi Aminu
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This granola is the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, with a delicious mix of dried fruits and nuts. It's a great way to start the day or enjoy as a snack.