Ingredients
4 cups organic rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped or sliced almonds
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or pecans
1 cup shredded coconut
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon all spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable or olive oil
1/3 cup good honey
1/3 cup apple juice or apple cider
1 cup dried cranberries (or any favorite dried fruit)
Yields 7-8 cups.
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, nuts, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon, all spice, and salt. Whisk together the oil, honey, and water in a small bowl or in a measuring cup.
2. Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until all the oats and nuts are evenly coated. Spread the granola onto a large sheet pan and bake, stirring occasionally, until it turns an even golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
3. Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool completely, stirring occasionally. Add the dried cranberries. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.
I am a self-declared granola connoisseur. My pantry hosts numerous boxes of various granolas, all crammed side-by-side in a line, as though nervously awaiting my judgement. Having sampled countless variations of this hearty breakfast item, I can confidently say that this homemade granola takes the cake in every category: taste, consistency, and healthiness. Packed with hidden preservatives and sugars, store-bought granola does not live up to its healthy reputation and leaves you unsatisfied after the meal. My homemade version maintains a tasty, nutritious combination of flavors and provides you with a strong boost of energy to start the day. Each spoonful contains crunchy, golden brown oats and nuts, chewy dried cranberries and tender wisps of coconut, all coated in a subtle layer of honey and brown sugar. Served with sliced bananas and milk, granola simply cannot get any better.
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This looks delicious, I should try it one day!xoxonina.com
OMG sooooo delicious!!!!
oh, they seem so delicious!!! definately going to try it!! thanks also for your lovely comment!!
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that look sooooo good!
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Yummy yummy granola 😀 Thanks for sharing! Looks so yummy 🙂 Granolas are always good snacks :)xoxolizzy
Hi,Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving sweet comment. Anyway, I haven't tasted a granola yet,but it seems delicioso, 🙂 and yes,im following you.. care to follow back?xoxo
I LOVE granola, and this one looks yummy!♥Fashezine
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looks sooo good! I'll definitely try it :)thanks for your comment, I'm following you!:)Hope you'll follow back :)xxxN
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No better way to start a day than eating this for breakfast! You've got some great recipes and very nice pictures!
You have great blog darling! I checked it and now I'm so hungry. Seriously.Too much yummy food.♥xoxo Ra
Oh! So glad I found your blog, I love food!
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YUM! This looks great.xMichellehttp://www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com
They seem so delicious! I browsed through your blog, it is so full of colors and wonderful recipes:) I love food!I am now following you on Bloglovin and Google, I would love it if you followed me back!ChrysaStories and Sequins
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Yummy! I'll try this recipe! Thanks for sharing looks delicious!I'm your new follower!
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definitly giving this recipe a go! big fan of granola xxhttp://thegypsyandthefox.blogspot.com/
Hi Maral!Looks very interesting and delicious.You're a good cook.Is fun to learn about making a new good eating.I like whenever you visit my blog.Thank you.Your friend,Kathy
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Looks fantastic! Your closeup photography is amazing. (Btw, I spent a few minutes today following a few blogs privately – I accidentally clicked on yours! I was really confused when I got your message, went to your blog, and saw that I was still following it. I had to check in my "dashboard," then I saw that it said I was following it privately. Still so new to blogger… sorry about that!)
I LOVE that photo! (and I love your granola…yum!)
So you know about my *slight* granola obsession at the moment during exams. I will have to give this a try! (another excuse to get away from this pile of math problems).
Baking is the best form of procrastination! Let me know how it turns out 🙂