Goodness Granola

Posted by Chef at The Food Channel®

From The Kitchens of The Food Channel

Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Serves:3

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Whole grain granola loaded with vibrant bits of sweet sun-dried fruit & toasted nuts tastes great for breakfast or a wholesome “anytime” snack. For a festive gift, layer granola in reusable glass canister and finish with a bow and fresh holiday greenery.

Why try? Gourmet specialty store granola at half the cost! For party gifts; package granola in small gift bags, tie with holiday ribbon and arrange in large basket as a delicious take-home gift from the heart.

Part of our Holiday Gifts for Food Lovers series.

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Foodie Byte: This granola recipe is easy to customize- switch out your favorite dried fruit or nuts such as dried apples and almonds for fruit and nuts in recipe. For added fiber; add flax seed, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. For an exotic Mediterranean granola; blend dried figs and raw cashews into toasted oatmeal mixture.

Ingredients

4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups sliced almonds or pecan pieces
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups sweetened dried cranberries, blueberries and cherries
1 1/2 cups dried apricots, diced

Preparation

1
Heat oven to 350°F.
2
Combine oats, coconut and nuts in large bowl; toss to blend.
3
Combine oil, honey and vanilla extract in small bowl and whisk to blend. Pour over oat mixture and toss to blend.
4
Spread evenly onto 13-inch x 18-inch baking sheet.
5
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove from oven and cool.
7
Combine toasted oat mixture and dried fruit in large bowl and toss to blend.
8
Transfer cooled granola into decorative containers. Makes 3 1/2 quarts.

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