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Cranberry Nut Granola

Cranberry Nut Granola

The mix of the dried fruit and nuts in this granola recipe results in a tasty breakfast treat that is quick to put together, easy to customize, and much cheaper than what you will find in stores.
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 oz Jar Old Fashion Oats Approximately 5 cups
  • 1.5 Cups Pecans
  • ½ Cup Almond Slivers
  • 1 Cup Dried Cranberries
  • ¾-1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ Cup Coconut Oil Melted
  • ½ Cup Maple Syrup
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Honey Optional. Can be drizzled on top for extra crunchy clusters in the granola.

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  2. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. In the large mixing bowl combine the first six ingredients and mix to combine. Set aside.
    Cranberry Nut Granola
  4. In the small mixing bowl add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir well.
  5. Pour over the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and then mix until combined well.
  6. Pour the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and press it down into the pan.
    Cranberry Nut Granola
  7. Optional - Drizzle honey over the top of the oat mixture.
  8. Bake for 21-24 minutes, stirring half way through the cooking time. Bake until golden brown.
    Cranberry Nut Granola
  9. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the granola to cool on the pan.
    Cranberry Nut Granola
  10. Once cool, break up the granola into bite size pieces and store in an air tight container.

Notes

  • This recipe is easy to customize by adding 1 cup of your favorite dried fruit and 2 cups of your favorite nuts and seeds. Feel free to mix and match any combination of them as long as you keep to the total amounts listed in the recipe.
  • The granola can be stored up to a week at room temperature and longer if refrigerated.