Almond, Cashew & Dried Fruits Granola
I made this granola last night, it was so simple and easy. The granola turned out golden brown, and nuts were deliciously toasted, nutty and crunchy.
Yield
12 servingsPrep
8 minCook
1½ hrsReady
1¾ hrsLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | cups |
rolled oats
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
almonds
whole |
*
|
| ¾ | cup |
cashew nuts
whole |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
sunflower seeds
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
coconut, shredded, unsweetened (desiccated)
|
*
|
| ¼ | cups |
brown sugar, dark
|
*
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
brown sugar, dark
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
maple syrup
pure |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
maple syrup
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
canola oil
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ½ | cup |
cranberries, dried
|
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
apricots, dried
chopped |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
prunes
chopped |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
rolled oats
|
|
| 177 | ml |
almonds
whole |
*
|
| 177 | ml |
cashew nuts
whole |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
sunflower seeds
|
|
| 59 | ml |
pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
|
|
| 177 | ml |
coconut, shredded, unsweetened (desiccated)
|
*
|
| 59 | ml |
brown sugar, dark
|
*
|
| 45 | ml |
brown sugar, dark
|
|
| 59 | ml |
maple syrup
pure |
|
| 15 | ml |
maple syrup
|
|
| 59 | ml |
canola oil
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 118 | ml |
cranberries, dried
|
*
|
| 59 | ml |
apricots, dried
chopped |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
prunes
chopped |
*
|
Directions
Preheat oven to 300℉ (150℃).
In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts and coconut.
In another small bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, brown sugar and salt.
Pour the liquid mixture into the oats mixture.
Spread evenly onto two large baking sheets.
Cook for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until nuts are completely cooked and oats are golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, let cool slightly.
Then stir in dried fruits.
Storage in an air-tight container.
