Maple-Amaranth Granola Recipe

Name: Maple-Amaranth Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup amaranth; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1 cup raisins

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup amaranth
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup raisins

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees .
2
In a small saucepan, bring the oil, sugar, syrup, vanilla and salt to a boil, stir, remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
3
Heat a large saute pan over moderately high heat.
4
Add the amaranth 2 tablespoons at a time.
5
The amaranth should begin to pop within five seconds of hitting the pan.
6
Shake the pan gently, until the amaranth is popped, about 20 seconds total.
7
Transfer the popped amaranth to a bowl and repeat the process until you have 1/4 cup of popped amaranth.
8
Toss the sugar mixture, popped amaranth, pecans, coconut and oats.
9
Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
10
Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
11
Stir in the raisins and serve or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

437

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Maple-Amaranth 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.

Maple-Amaranth Granola

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