Exotic Granola Recipe

Name: Exotic Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Whole Rolled Oats; 1-1/2 cup Crisped Rice Cereal; 1 cup Dried, Unsweetened, Flaked Coconut; 1 cup Chopped Pecans; 1/2 cups Packed Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1/3 cups Vegetable Oil; 1/3 cups Honey; 1/4 cups Maple Syrup (or Pancake Syrup); 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup Chopped Dried Fruit (I Used Apricots, Plumns, And Pears)

Servings: persons

3 cups Whole Rolled Oats
1-1/2 cup Crisped Rice Cereal
1 cup Dried, Unsweetened, Flaked Coconut
1 cup Chopped Pecans
1/2 cups Packed Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/3 cups Vegetable Oil
1/3 cups Honey
1/4 cups Maple Syrup (or Pancake Syrup)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cup Chopped Dried Fruit (I Used Apricots, Plumns, And Pears)

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.
2
In a large bowl, mix oats, crispy rice, coconut, pecans, and brown sugar. Stir in salt, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3
Mix oil, honey, syrup and vanilla together in a small bowl. Pour over dry ingredients and stir well until everything is evenly moist. You should really smell the cardamom right now.
4
Spread mixture onto a large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stir, and bake another 10-15 minutes or until well browned (it will not be crispy, but will harden as it cools). Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, then stir in dried fruit.
5
Stored in airtight containers, it keeps for a week or more. Also freezes wonderfully.

929

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Whole Rolled Oats, 1-1/2 cup Crisped Rice Cereal, 1 cup Dried, Unsweetened, Flaked Coconut, 1 cup Chopped Pecans, and more.

Yes, Exotic Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Exotic Granola

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Variations & substitutions

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