Best Maple Walnut Granola Recipes

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MAPLE-WALNUT GRANOLA



Maple-Walnut Granola image

A friend brought this out for our kids to snack on while we chatted but I could not stop eating it by handfuls myself. I like the simplicity of it.

Provided by Kitchen Witch Steph

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2-3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine oats, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl,mix maple syrup, vanilla, and oil.
  • Pour syrup mixture over oat mixture and combine until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Spread mixture onto parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake 15 minutes.
  • Stir and return to the oven 10 minutes longer.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Granola may be stored up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.

MAPLE-WALNUT GRANOLA WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES



Maple-Walnut Granola with Dried Cranberries image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Mother's Day     New Year's Day     Cranberry     Dried Fruit     Oat     Low Cholesterol     Edible Gift     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup egg whites (about 2 large egg whites)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons maple extract
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup walnut halves, broken in half
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Generously coat heavy large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Stir 1/2 cup sugar and syrup in heavy small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves, occasionally brushing down sides with wet pastry brush. Pour into large bowl; cool to lukewarm. Whisk in egg whites, extracts, and spices. Add oats, nuts, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar; toss well.
  • Spread mixture in even layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake 35 minutes. Using metal spatula, turn granola over (bottom will be brown). Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle cranberries over; bake until dry, about 10 minutes longer. Cool granola completely in pan.

CRANBERRY MAPLE WALNUT GRANOLA



Cranberry Maple Walnut Granola image

I made this for holiday gifts and to have on hand for a healthier holiday snack, it is a nice way to lighten up granola using egg whites. I found the recipe in a recent 11/07 Bon Appetit Magazine and was pleasantly surprised to see the kids eating it by the handful:)

Provided by Antifreesz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup golden brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup, pure
1/4 cup egg white, 2ish
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons maple extract
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
3 cups oats, old fashioned
1 cup walnuts, halves broken in half
1 cup cranberries, dried
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat 325 degrees.
  • position rack in bottom third of oven.
  • Spray a large jelly roll pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • Stir 1/2 cup sugar and syrup in heavy small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves,occasionlly brush down sides with wet pasty brush.
  • Pour into large bowl,cool to luke warm.
  • Whisk in egg whites, extracts and spices.
  • Add oats,nuts and remaining quarter cup of sugar,mix well.
  • Spread mix in even layer on jelly roll.
  • Bake 35 minutes.
  • Using spatula turn granola over-bottom will be browned.
  • Bake 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cranberries over and continue to bake 10 more minutes or till dry.
  • Cool completely in pan.
  • Enjoy.

MAPLE WALNUT GRANOLA



MAPLE WALNUT GRANOLA image

Categories     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 c rolled oats (not quick cooking)
2 c coarsely chopped walnuts, pecans, peanuts, cashews, or a combination
1 t ground cinnamon
1/4 t salt
3/4 c melted virgin coconut or olive oil
2/3 c pure maple syrup or honey
1 T vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300. Combine the oats, nuts, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, maple syrup/honey, and vanilla. Pour the oil mixture over the oat mixture and stir well to combine and coat evenly. Spread the oat mixture over two large baking sheets in an even layer. Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until the granola is lightly browned and slightly crisp (it will crisp up further as ti cools). Turn off the oven and let cool for about 1 hour in the pan, until completely cooled, then pour the granola into a container, cover and store in the pantry, where it will keep for up to 2 months.

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