Calling all granola lovers! If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option, look no further than walnut and dried fruit granola. This homemade granola is packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the combination of crunchy walnuts, sweet dried fruit, and hearty oats. It's also a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
The best part about this granola is that it's incredibly versatile. You can enjoy it on its own, with yogurt or milk, or even sprinkled on top of your favorite fruits or desserts. It's also a great addition to trail mix or energy bars.
This article features three different recipes for walnut and dried fruit granola, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. Each recipe is easy to follow and can be made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!
COCONUT MAPLE GRANOLA WITH MIXED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Time 2h10m
Yield 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line 2 sheet trays with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, pecans, pistachios, maple syrup, coconut oil and brown sugar. Divide between the lined sheet trays.
- Bake the granola for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove the granola to a large mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the dried apricots, dried cherries and golden raisins and stir to combine. Allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
FRUIT 'N' NUT GRANOLA
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, milk powder, fruit, walnuts, wheat germ and cinnamon. , In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring brown sugar and water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in oil and vanilla until mixed. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat. Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 275° for 35-45 minutes. Stir in raisins. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA (CHRISSIE'S GRANOLA)
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
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
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Time 1h40m
Yield Makes 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
HEALTHY GRANOLA
This delicious healthy granola recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup (or honey). It's made with oats, coconut oil and your favorite nuts and fruit. Make it your own! Recipe yields about 8 cups granola, enough for about 16 half-cup servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Breakfast
Time 26m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
- Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
- Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
- Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
- Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 313 calories, Sugar 10.7 g, Sodium 143.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
CRANBERRY-WALNUT GRANOLA
Based on a recipe from The Wholesome Junk Food Cookbook by Laura Trice. She says of this recipe, "I grew up eating homemade granola that my mom made for us and have found that having a tart fruit in the granola gives it extra pizzazz. I enjoy the cranberry-walnut combination. Walnuts have healthy oils and are so good for us. The protein and fat combination of the nut helps to make the granola more filling, providing lasting energy. Granola takes a little while to bake and makes your entire house smell good. This is a good granola for breakfast." NOTE: Add fruit to granola only after the baking is done to avoid drying out the fruit and avoid making it tough to chew and less flavorful.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Fruit
Time 40m
Yield 6 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F Prepare a shallow 14x11-inch pan by greasing with cooking spray or butter.
- In large bowl, thoroughly mix together oats, walnuts, sesame seeds, orange zest, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl combine the honey and oil. Pour over the dry ingredients. Thoroughly mix together and spoon into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, turning the pan and stirring every 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven. Mix in the dried cranberries and blueberries, if using, and allow to cool.
FRUIT & NUT GRANOLA
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
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
ROSE'S LIGHT NUT AND DRIED FRUIT GRANOLA
From Rose Reisman. "If you prefer to have dried fruit that is baked, add it to the granola mixture before it goes into the oven. It makes the fruit much chewier. If you want the granola crisper, leave it in the oven with the heat off for another two hours. Feel free to substitute any dried fruit of your choice."
Provided by Redsie
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with vegetable spray.
- Combine the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, oil, orange juice, maple syrup and nuts in a mixing bowl. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, tossing once to prevent burning. Add the dried fruit.
- Store in airtight containers for up to 1 month.
WALNUT AND DRIED-FRUIT GRANOLA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Add oats, wheat germ, and walnuts, stirring to combine. Spread in an even layer and toast until mixture is lightly browned, about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven.
- Raise oven temperature to 350°F. Stir together apple juice, brown sugar, and oil. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine, and spread evenly in pan. Bake until oats are crisp, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Let cool in pan, about 25 minutes; toss with dried fruit. Granola can be stored up to 1 month in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
- Wholesome Addition
- Apple juice adds sweetness and allows you to cut back on the usual amount of sugar. Because juice from frozen concentrate is thicker than bottled juice, it makes a better coating for the granola, helping it crisp in the oven without requiring much oil.
Tips:
- Use a variety of nuts and dried fruits: This will give your granola a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include walnuts, almonds, pecans, raisins, cranberries, and cherries.
- Toast the nuts and oats before baking: This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. To toast the nuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown. To toast the oats, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.
- Use honey or maple syrup as a sweetener: These natural sweeteners will give your granola a delicious flavor without being too overpowering. If you are using honey, make sure to heat it up slightly so that it is easier to mix with the other ingredients.
- Add spices to taste: A little bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger can add a warm and inviting flavor to your granola. You can also add a pinch of salt to help balance out the sweetness.
- Bake the granola until it is golden brown: This will ensure that it is crispy and flavorful. Keep an eye on the granola while it is baking so that it doesn't burn.
Conclusion:
Granola is a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Granola is also a versatile food that can be customized to your own liking. With a little experimentation, you can create a granola that is perfect for you.
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