Great Granola

Granola gets a holiday makeover! Packed with crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruit, and wholesome goodness, this versatile mix is perfect for sprinkling over oatmeal or enjoying by the handful.

Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients:

▢ 2 cups old-fashioned oats

▢ 1/2 cup chopped almonds

▢ 1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

▢ 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

▢ 1/4 cup chopped pecans

▢ 1/4 cup sesame seeds

▢ 1/4 cup sunflower kernels

▢ 1/3 cup honey

▢ 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

▢ 1/4 cup maple syrup

▢ 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ

▢ 2 tablespoons canola oil

▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

▢ 7 ounces mixed dried fruit (about 1-1/3 cups)

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, syrup, wheat germ, oil and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over the oat mixture and toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until golden brown, stirring occasionally, 22-27 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruit. Store granola in an airtight container

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