cranberry almond granola
This is a very versatile recipe -- feel free to add other dried fruits, pumpkin seeds, and a touch of honey or maple syrup to give the sweetness more depth of flavor. Recipe is from an old Bon Appetite magazine.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
makes 4 cups
Ingredients
- - nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup pecan halves
- 1/3 cup frozen concentrated cranberry juice cocktail, thawed
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
How To Make cranberry almond granola
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Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a heavy large-rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 2Combine oats, almonds, coconut and pecans in a large bowl. Combine cranberry juice concentrate, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon and allspice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking until sugar dissolves.
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Step 3Pour hot syrup over oat mixture; stir to coat evenly. Spread mixture out on prepared pan. Bake until golden brown at edges, about 20 minutes.
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Step 4Add dried cranberries. Using metal spatula, stir to blend. Bake until granola is golden and beginning to dry, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes longer.
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Step 5Cool completely on baking sheet. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
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Category:
Fruit Breakfast
Category:
Other Breakfast
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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