Best How To Make Granola Recipes

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BASIC GRANOLA RECIPE



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This basic granola recipe is pretty perfect as is, but feel free to swap out ingredients to customize it to your taste (see Cook's Notes below for sample substitutions).

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups rolled oats
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup honey (see Cook's Notes)
1/4 cup canola oil (see Cook's Notes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (see Cook's Notes)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir the honey, oil and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Use your hands if necessary to make sure it's well combined.
  • Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and then remove from the oven and stir; add the chopped almonds. Return to the oven and bake until everything is toasted and evenly browned, an additional 10 minutes.
  • Allow the granola to cool on the baking sheet, then add the dried cranberries and toss to distribute. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 95 milligrams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 27 grams

HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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This is a great recipe for homemade granola. I make it weekly! Any dried fruit can be substituted for the raisins. I use dried cranberries in mine and it's fantastic!

Provided by JAIME15

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup raisins
½ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix oats, brown sugar, coconut, wheat germ, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Stir water, oil, and vanilla extract into the oat mixture; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy, about 1 hour; transfer to a bowl. Stir raisins and almonds through the granola.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 25.4 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

QUICK STOVETOP GRANOLA



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The fiber-rich oats in this granola will quell your cravings with just a small serving. Keep some handy in a small airtight container for moments when your stomach takes over. For even longer-lasting fullness, pair the treat with protein-packed yogurt.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, toast oats over medium heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook and stir the brown sugar, honey and butter over medium-low heat until bubbly, 1-2 minutes. , Stir in the almonds, raisins, coconut and oats until coated. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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