Cranberry Almond Granola
Crunchy, sweet, oat-filled cranberry almond granola filled with lots of nuts and seeds and sweetened with brown sugar and honey. It’s a simple stir and bake recipe. See notes on how to make big granola clusters.
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Servings: 7 cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup coarsley chopped raw whole almonds
- 1/2 cup coarsley chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, preferably dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, 1 (8-ounce) bag
Instructions
- Heat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the 3 cups oats, 1 cup chopped almonds, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate small bowl combine the 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup oil, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Add oil mixture to oats and toss to coat. Use your hands to make sure everything is evenly moistened.
- Spread into a thin layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway through, until brown and toasted, about 20-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool, stirring occasionally, granola will harden as it cools. See note for making big granola clusters.
- Once cool add the 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries and toss to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- To make big granola clusters: Don't stir the granola as it is cooling. Leave it to cool completely then break into large pieces and toss with the cranberries.
- Spices: Experiment with other spices like ginger, nutmeg, or cardamom.
- Serving suggestions: Enjoy with milk or yogurt and fresh fruit, layer in parfaits with yogurt, fruit, and nuts, sprinkle on top of smoothie bowls, use as a topping for ice cream or yogurt, or add to trail mix for a healthy snack.
- Sweetness: Adjust the amount of brown sugar and honey to your liking. For a less sweet granola, reduce the amounts slightly.