The Best Granola Recipe

Name: The Best Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups rolled oats (not instant); 3/4 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup maple syrup; 3 tablespoons blackstrap molasses; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped raw pecans; 1 cup chopped raw walnuts; 1 cup chopped raw almonds; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit of your choice, i.e. apples, pineapple, apricots, etc.)

Servings: persons

8 cups rolled oats (not instant)
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped raw pecans
1 cup chopped raw walnuts
1 cup chopped raw almonds
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit of your choice, i.e. apples, pineapple, apricots, etc.)

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, syrup, molasses, salt and cinnamon.
3
Place the oats in a large bowl and mix in the oil/syrup until oats are thoroughly coated.
4
Spread the oats in a thin layer on 2 or 3 cookie sheets.
5
Bake for 12 minutes.
6
Stir the oats on the sheets.
7
Add the nuts to the oats on the cookie sheets and bake for 12 more minutes.
8
Remove from the oven and let cool.
9
In a large bowl, mix the baked oats and nuts with all the chopped dried fruit.
10
Keep in an air tight container.
11
Does not have to be refrigerated.

1811

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups rolled oats (not instant), 3/4 cup canola oil, 3/4 cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoons blackstrap molasses, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Granola

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