Best Crunchy Maple Fruit Nut Granola Recipes

HEALTHY GRANOLA

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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

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free granola)
1 1/2 cup raw nuts and/or seeds (I used 1 cup pecans and 1/2 cup pepitas)
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt (if you're using standard table salt, scale back to 3/4 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup dried fruit, chopped if large (I used dried cranberries)
Totally optional additional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes*

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

CRUNCHY MAPLE FRUIT & NUT GRANOLA

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I tried a bunch of granola recipes and came up with this combination which is by far my favorite. Other nuts and dried fruit can be substituted but the coconut, pecans and dates just work so well together with the maple I just make this one all the time.

Provided by Lori Ann

Categories Other Breakfast

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 c instant 1 minute rolled oats
1 c chopped pecans
3/4 c shredded coconut
1/2 c dark brown sugar
1/2 c + 4 tablespoons real maple syrup
1/4 c + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 c chopped dates
1/2 c dried cranberries

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a large bowl mix all ingredients well so all they are all evenly coated. Pour on to a large cookie sheet with sides and bake at 250 for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
2. This step is important because it insures the granola is evenly toasted and browned. Stir granola every 15 minutes while it is baking for even color. Cool and store in airtight container. Enjoy!