Crunchy Cranberry Granola
Crunchy Cranberry Granolan is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan side dish. This recipe makes 4 servings with 688 calories, 13g of protein, and 45g of fat each. For $1.97 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. If you have almond extract, almonds, molasses, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is liked by 6 foodies and cooks. It is brought to you by Cookie Madness. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 69%. Crunchy Power Granola…The BEST Granolan EVER, Crunchy Granola, and Crunchy Granola are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals Sliced Almonds — I used 3/4 cup
1/3 cup canola oil (or any other vegetable oil)
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup maple syrup plus 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon molasses (or use two and omit the extra T. of maple syrup)
1/4 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds — omitted
1/4 cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds — omitted
2 cups rolled oats (not quick cooking)
1/4 cup Fisher® Dried Sweetened Cranberries
1/2 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals Walnuts Halves and Pieces, coarsely chopped — I used 3/4 cup
Equipment:
baking sheet
mixing bowl
aluminum foil
oven
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large heavy rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan with non-stick foil or parchment.In small bowl combine oil, maple syrup, molasses, almond extract and cinnamon; stir well.In large mixing bowl combine oats, walnuts, coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds (if using), and sunflower seeds (if using). Slowly pour maple syrup mixture over at mixtures; toss to coat.Spread oat mixture evenly onto pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown; stirring halfway through baking. For clumpier granola, don’t stir — just press it down into a thin sheet, let it cool completely, and break into chunksRemove from oven; cool slightly. Stir in cranberries; cool completely.
Step by step:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large heavy rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan with non-stick foil or parchment.In small bowl combine oil, maple syrup, molasses, almond extract and cinnamon; stir well.In large mixing bowl combine oats, walnuts, coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds (if using), and sunflower seeds (if using). Slowly pour maple syrup mixture over at mixtures; toss to coat.
2. Spread oat mixture evenly onto pan.
3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown; stirring halfway through baking. For clumpier granola, don’t stir — just press it down into a thin sheet, let it cool completely, and break into chunks
4. Remove from oven; cool slightly. Stir in cranberries; cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
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