maple pecan crunch granola
This recipe is from Elk Creek Lodge in Meeker, CO. It is delicious served alone with milk, or mixed with other cereals, or over oatmeal.. Also delicious served with yogurt and fruit.
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Pack this up for a hike, or kick back and snack during the game... either way this is simply de-lish!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
How To Make maple pecan crunch granola
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Step 1In large bowl, toss oats, almonds, pecans (both chopped and halves) and wheat germ.
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Step 2Whisk oil, maple syrup, canola oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over oat mixture, and toss to coat well. Spread onto jelly roll pan, and put into preheated 350 oven for 5-7 minutes. Stir well and return to oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until toasted golden.
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Step 3Remove from oven. Add cherries, apricots, and raisins. Toss together. Cool. Put into ziplock bags, or air tight container
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