Almond Raisin Granola Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 3 c. old-fashioned oats
- 1 c. slivered almonds
- 3/4 c. shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/3 c. sesame seeds
- 6 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 6 Tbsp. dark brown sugar - (packed)
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp. hot water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 c. golden brown raisins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Lightly spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Toss oats and next 3 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk syrup, brown sugar, oil, 2 Tbsp. hot water and salt in small bowl to blend. Pour syrup mix over oat mix and stir to combine.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake till proportionately browned, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 15 min. Cold. Transfer to large bowl. Fold in raisins. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.)
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- Comments: "When we visit our daughter at Amherst College in Massachusetts, my husband and I stay at The Lord Jeffery Inn," says Caroline I. Cameron of Washington, D.C.. "The granola at breakfast is terrific. I would be grateful if you could get the recipe from their chef so which I can surprise my husband by making the granola at home."
- This granola can also be enjoyed as a snack with the addition of chocolate chips. You could sprinkle it over ice cream, too.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 72g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 285 | |
| Calories from Fat 127 | 45% |
| Total Fat 14.77g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 2.47g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium 273mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 39.09g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 31.62g | 21% |
| Protein 3.27g | 5% |
