Fruit and Nut Granola Recipe

Name: Fruit and Nut Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups oats; ½ cup wheat germ (toasted or honey crunch); ½ cup sliced almonds; ¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder; ¼ cup sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup honey; ¼ cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; cooking spray; 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit; 1 cup golden raisin; ½ cup dried sweetened cranberries

Servings: persons

4 cups oats
½ cup wheat germ (toasted or honey crunch)
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder
¼ cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup honey
¼ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cooking spray
1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1 cup golden raisin
½ cup dried sweetened cranberries

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
3
Combine the honey and orange juice in a small saucepan over medium heat, and cook 4 minutes or until warm.
4
Add the oil and vanilla; stir with a whisk.
5
Pour honey mixture over oat mixture, and toss well.
6
Spread oat mixture onto a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray.
7
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes; stir.
8
Bake an additional 10 minutes or until crisp.
9
Cool in pan.
10
Place oat mixture in a large bowl; stir in dried fruits.

722

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* 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.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups oats, ½ cup wheat germ (toasted or honey crunch), ½ cup sliced almonds, ¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder, and more.

Yes, Fruit and Nut 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!

Fruit and Nut Granola

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