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Goodness Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 3 cups sweetened dried cranberries, blueberries and cherries
- 2 cups sliced almonds or pecan pieces
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, diced
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.
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.
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine oats, coconut and nuts in large bowl; toss to blend.
- Combine oil, honey and vanilla extract in small bowl and whisk to blend. Pour over oat mixture and toss to blend.
- Spread evenly onto 13-inch x 18-inch baking sheet.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Combine toasted oat mixture and dried fruit in large bowl and toss to blend.
- Transfer cooled granola into decorative containers. Makes 3 - 1/2 quarts.