FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA

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My only mistake in making this recipe was introducing it to my husband. For the last year it has become his favorite way to start out the day. When I get close to running out, it is brought to my attention quickly. I use my own dried strawberries and other fruits that do not have added sugar. If you don't want too much, you can...

Provided by Vickey Yott Morrissey

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 c maple syrup, or sugar-free maple syrup
2/3 c packed light brown sugar, or substitute splenda brown sugar
8 tsp vanilla extract
1 c vegetable oil, olive oil, or coconut oil
10 c old fashioned rolled oats (may add other types of rolled grains)
1/3 c cold milled flaxseed (optional)
1/3 c honey
2/3 c soy protein powder (bob's red mill) (optional)
3 c chopped nuts (raw almonds, pecans and walnuts)
2-3 c dried fruit including strawberries, blueberries, bananas, plums, cherries, etc.

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and heat oven to 325 derees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, honey, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in liquid vegetable oil or coconut oil.
  • 3. fold in milled flax seed, soy protein powder, dis-solvable fiber, if desired.
  • 4. Fold in nuts until thoroughly coated.
  • 5. Fold in oats until thoroughly coated.
  • 6. Spread this mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet and use a stiff spatula (sprayed with pam) until the oat mixture is very compressed.
  • 7. Bake until lightly browned 40-45 minutes. Rotate the pan once, halfway through baking. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • 8. Meantime, while granola is cooling, cut up your dried fruit. I like to use the ones that I dry without added sugar, but you can use any from the store too. Sometimes I supplement with cranberries, chopped prunes, or commercial blueberries if mine are not available.
  • 9. Break the granola into pieces of desired size and stir in dried fruit.
  • 10. Store in airtight container.

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I'm on the fence about this granola. I liked the flavor, but it was a bit too crunchy for my taste.


Jjj Hok
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This granola is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Dominic Palik
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Overall, I'm not impressed with this granola. It's not worth the time or money.


Nathan Staves
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I followed the recipe exactly and the granola turned out burnt. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Tyler Sewpersadh
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I was disappointed with this granola. It was too dry and bland.


Ariph Ansari
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This granola is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and it's made with high-quality ingredients.


Sergio Rosales
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I love that this granola is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a great way to start my day.


Adrianna Gonzales
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This granola is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it's the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Misrak Debele
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5 stars! This granola is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Natasha N
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Overall, this is a great granola recipe. It's easy to make, it's delicious, and it's healthy. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Derrick Clark
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The granola didn't turn out crunchy enough for my liking. I think I'll bake it for a few minutes longer next time.


Yogesh Dhami
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This granola is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of honey or maple syrup next time.


Sharmaarke Abdullahi
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I made this granola for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it. It's a great way to get them to eat more fruit and nuts.


Navin Ahammed
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This granola is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some bananas and berries that were about to go bad, so I threw them in the granola and it turned out great! The granola is also a great source of fiber and protein.


Bharoshi Ray
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OMG! I'm obsessed with this granola! It's so flavorful and crunchy. I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.


AZAMUL AZAMUL
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This granola was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used a mix of nuts and seeds that I had on hand, and it was perfect. The granola is crunchy and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to my morning yogurt.