Easy Fruit and Nut Granola
Servings 12 cups
Calories 791kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 cups quick cooking oats Not instant
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup shelled sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup Karo® Light Corn Syrup (or honey or maple syrup)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups any combination dried cranberries, raisins or blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and coconut. Mix until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Karo® Light Corn Syrup, brown sugar, oil, water, vanilla and salt until fully combined.
- Pour glaze over dry ingredients. Mix with a large spoon until evenly coated. Spread evenly onto an extra-large rimmed baking sheet or two large rimmed baking sheets.
- Bake on the center rack of the oven for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes.
- After 1 hour, remove from oven and mix-in dried fruit. Spread on wax paper to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. May also be packaged in freezer bags and frozen for up to 2 months.
Notes
- You may adjust the baking time based on your personal preference. If the color and flavor suits your taste at 45 minutes, remove from the oven at that time.
- Have fun with the mix-ins using the combination of nuts and dried fruits that you enjoy.
- Cool completely prior to adding chocolate or white chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 791kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 4mg