Honey-Baked Chunky Granola Recipe

Name: Honey-Baked Chunky Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups uncooked regular oats; 1 cup raw sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ; 1/2 cup whole natural almonds; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup flax seeds; Butter-flavored cooking spray; 1 cup dried cherries; 1 cup dried cranberries or blueberries; 1 cup chopped dried apricots; 3/4 cup dried organic coconut flakes

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups uncooked regular oats
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup whole natural almonds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup flax seeds
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup dried cranberries or blueberries
1 cup chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup dried organic coconut flakes

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in orange rind, cinnamon, and vanilla.
2
While syrup cooks, toss together oats and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl until blended. Pour syrup over oat mixture, and stir until coated. Using hands coated with butter-flavored cooking spray, very firmly press oat mixture into a large lightly greased rimmed baking sheet.
3
Bake at 275u00b0 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until toasted and browned (do not stir). Let cool completely in pan.
4
Toss together cherries and next 3 ingredients in large bowl. When granola is cool, break apart into chunks, and gently stir into dried fruit and coconut. Store granola in airtight jars up to 5 days.

1498

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Honey-Baked Chunky 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.

Honey-Baked Chunky Granola

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