GREATEST GRANOLA

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After clipping granola recipes for years, Jonie Daigle in Greensburg, Pennsylvania chose her favorite ingredients from each one, added a few of her own and came up with this tasty version she calls "the greatest"! You're sure to agree. JONIE'S TIP: "Try different combinations of dried fruit, nuts and flavored yogurt for a variety of interesting blends."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup Grape-Nuts
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Yogurt flavor of your choice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, Grape-Nuts and almonds. Spread onto a greased, foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Coat mixture with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 300° for 20 minutes, stirring once. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the honey, oil and brown sugar. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and cinnamon. , Stir cereal and wheat germ into oat mixture. Drizzle with honey mixture; stir to coat. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. , Break granola into pieces. Sprinkle with apricots and cranberries and mix well. Store in an airtight container. Serve with yogurt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Gontse Scarface
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best granola I've ever had.


Dastu Bakar
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This granola is so good, I could eat it every day. It's my new favorite breakfast.


ShAhRiAr SrAbOn
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I've made this granola several times now, and I've never been disappointed. It's always perfect.


Amelia Pierce
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This granola is the perfect snack. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to take on the go.


HaMmad Official
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I love the way this granola smells when it's baking. It fills my whole house with a warm, inviting aroma.


John Kamau
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This granola is so easy to make, and it's so much healthier than store-bought granola.


Angie ponce
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I've been making this granola for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Md: Imran Hosen
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This granola is the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy. It's also really filling, so it's a great way to start the day.


kallan lezotte
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I love that this granola is so customizable. I can add whatever nuts, seeds, and dried fruit I want, and it always turns out great.


Bruce Stover
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This granola is the best! I've tried so many different recipes, but this one is by far my favorite.