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Easy Granola Recipe

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The easiest granola recipe made with old-fashioned oats mixed with sugar, almonds, pecans, cinnamon and dried cranberries.
Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Calories 134
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (145 grams) sugar of your choice * see note
  • 2 cups (312 grams) old-fashioned/rolled oats ** see note
  • 1 cup (145 grams) unsalted, raw whole almonds
  • 1 cup (145 grams) unsalted pecan pieces
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (130 grams) dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250°F/130°C.
  • To a small saucepan add the sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Heat over low heat (be careful not to burn) while stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • To a mixing bowl add the oats, almonds, pecans, cinnamon and salt.  Pour the melted sugar over and mix well.
  • Spread the mix onto a large baking sheet and smooth to an even layer and bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, add the cranberries and stir. Smooth to an even layer and bake for a further 15 minutes. Allow to cool and transfer to sealed containers.

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Notes

*Light or dark brown sugar or coconut sugar.
** You can also use quick cooking oats, but they may bake faster than rolled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 51mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g