Delectable Granola Recipe

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Delectable Granola RecipeA great make-ahead recipe! Be sure to remove from the cookie sheets within 20 minutes after baking to prevent sticking.

Ingredients

  •  8 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Plain yogurt, optional

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, pecans and coconut.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. Heat for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over the oat mixture; stir to coat.
  3. Transfer to two 15-inch x 10-inch x 1-innch baking pans coated with cooking spray.
  4. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes.
  5. Cool in pans on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
  6. Serve with yogurt if desired.

Yield: 11 cups.

 

Butter-Pecan Granola

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Butter-Pecan Granola is the perfect topping for yogurt and fruit, and even better on its own as a snack. This recipe makes enough so you can share with friends.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups uncooked regular oats
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 8-ounce package chopped dates

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. Stir together melted butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Add oats, pecans, wheat germ, and sesame seeds, and stir until mixture is evenly coated.
  2. Spread oat mixture on a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toasted, stirring every 10 minutes. Spread granola onto wax paper, and cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  4. Stir in chopped dates. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze up to 6 months.