Maple-Nut Granola

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We love the maple-nut flavor combination of this heart-healthy granola, but feel free to substitute your favorite nuts or dried fruit for your own custom blend.

Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
10 cups

Ingredients

  • 5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut chips, (see Ingredient Note) or flakes

  • ½ cup sliced almonds

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans

  • ½ cup light brown sugar

  • cup unsalted pumpkin seeds

  • cup unsalted sunflower seeds

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ cup canola oil

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • ½ cup raisins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.

  2. Combine oats, coconut, almonds, pecans, brown sugar, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Combine syrup, water and oil in a medium bowl or large measuring cup and pour over the oat mixture; stir until well combined. Spread the mixture into a large (12-by-15-inch) roasting pan or large rimmed baking sheet.

  3. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir, and continue baking until golden brown and beginning to crisp, about 45 minutes more. Stir in cranberries and raisins. Let cool completely before storing.

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Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Ingredient note: Large thin flakes of dried coconut called coconut chips make attractive garnishes. Find them in the produce section of large supermarkets or at melissas.com.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use oats that are labeled “gluten-free,” as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

251 Calories
12g Fat
32g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 251
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 15g
Added Sugars 12g 24%
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Folate 7mcg 2%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 19mg 4%
Potassium 112mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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