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Granola Recipes
Apple Cinnamon Granola Recipe
Ingredients:
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine oats and nuts; set aside. In a saucepan, combine brown
sugar, oil, honey, apple juice and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat
and stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat. Spread in a large shallow
baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes (until golden brown but not
burnt), checking and stirring often. Cool. Add raisins. Store in an airtight container.
In class, we made these granolas into parfaits! One idea for a delicious apple-cinnamon
parfait is to saute sliced apples in oil and cinnamon until soft. Layer these, granola,
and vanilla yogurt for a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack!
Tropical Granola Recipe
Ingredients:
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sliced dried apricots and/or diced dried papaya
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, and slivered almonds; set aside. In a saucepan,
combine brown sugar, oil, honey, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Remove from the
heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat. Spread in a large
shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes (until golden brown
but not burnt), checking and stirring often. Cool. Add dried fruit. Store in an
airtight container.
In class, we made these granolas into parfaits! One idea for a delicious tropical
parfait is to chop or slice fresh mangos, pineapples, and/or peaches. Layer these,
granola, and banana or vanilla yogurt for a nutritious and delicious breakfast or
snack!
Berry Berry Granola Recipe
Ingredients:
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans, and slivered almonds; set aside. In a saucepan,
combine brown sugar, oil, honey, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Remove from the
heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat. Spread in a large
shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes (until golden brown
but not burnt), checking and stirring often. Cool. Add dried fruit. Store in an
airtight container.
In class, we made these granolas into parfaits! One idea for a delicious berry berry
parfait is to cut up fresh strawberries, blueberries, or your favorite berry. Layer
berries, granola, and berry or vanilla yogurt for a nutritious and delicious breakfast
or snack!
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