ULTIMATE FRUITY GRANOLA RECIPE

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Honey, maple syrup and vanilla coat this wonderfully crunchy treat that's fantastic no matter how you serve it-on its own, with cold milk, or in a yogurt parfait. -Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried banana chips
1/2 cup dried apricots, halved

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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