Fruit & Almond Granola Recipe
In this flavorful and wholesome recipe, a delightful medley of oats, almonds, cranberries, and apricots come together to create a satisfying and nutritious granola. With a hint of warm spices and natural sweetness, each crunchy bite is a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a convenient snack, this homemade granola is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 5½ cups traditional rolled oats (not quick oats)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup applesauce (I use natural/unsweetened)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1½ cups chopped or slivered almonds
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup chopped dried apricots
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Whisk in the vegetable oil to combine. Add the oats and almonds and fold the mixture together with a rubber spatula until all of the oats and almonds are thoroughly coated.
- Turn the oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin, even layer. Using a stiff metal spatula, compress the oat mixture until very compact.
- Bake until the top is lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through baking. Remove the granola from the oven and let cool on a wire rack to room temperature, about 1 hour. Break the cooled granola into pieces as large or as small as you like. Stir in the dried cranberries and dried apricots. The granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Cook Time
45M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
8 servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 301 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 37 g
- Protein Content: 7 g
- Fat Content: 16 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
- Sodium Content: 69 mg
- Fiber Content: 5 g
- Sugar Content: 17 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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