Best Fruity Granola Recipes

ULTIMATE FRUITY GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sunflower kernels and flax. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, salt and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.

FRUITY GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or electric frying pan, combine sugar, butter, honey, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in oats, almonds, wheat germ, and sesame seeds. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add fruits.
• Pour into a jelly roll pan lined with wax paper or parchment. Score deeply into bars of desired size. Allow to cool for 30 minutes. Break along score lines. Store in an airtight container.

FRUITY GRANOLA ENERGY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or brush with oil.
• Combine oats,wheat germ, apricots, raisins, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
• Combine melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in honey, egg and vanilla until smooth.
• Stir liquid mixture into dry mixture until dry ingredients are evenly moistened.
• Press mixture firmly and evenly in prepared pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and firm.
• Cool on wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.
• Wrap individually for easy grab and go breakfasts and snacks.

FRUITY GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oats and almonds; spread evenly in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the honey, Grape-Nuts, butter and cinnamon. Add oat mixture; stir to combine. Return mixture to the pan. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden. Cool on wire rack., When cool enough to handle, break granola into pieces. Place in a large bowl; stir in the Wheaties, cranberries, raisins and banana chips. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.

FRUITY TOFU PARFAIT WITH GRANOLA

Steps:

• Combine tofu, honey and vanilla in blender or food processor and puree until completely smooth, then transfer to a bowl and stir in raspberries until mixture is slightly pink.
• Layer fruity tofu in serving glasses with apple and granola, top with raisins and serve.

ULTIMATE FRUITY GRANOLA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sunflower kernels and flax. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, salt and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.
• Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.
• Yield: 9 cups.
• Originally published as Ultimate Fruity Granola in Healthy Cooking
• February/March 2010, p33
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CRUNCHY FRUITY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F Spray two rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl mix together the oats, seeds, nuts, salt (if desired), and brown sugar.
• Combine the oil, honey, and vanilla extract and pour over the oat mixture. Mix thoroughly.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring several times to ensure even toasting. If both trays don't fit on one rack, switch the trays' positions after 15 minutes. Allow granola to cool in trays.
• When the granola is cool, place it in a bowl and stir in the fruit. Store in an air-tight canister on the counter. If there is any left that won't fit, store it in a ziplock bag or jar in the freezer.