Bed & Breakfast Granola
User Reviews
5
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Servings
10 portions
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Calories
513 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast Granola
Description
This granola blends oats with sliced almonds, chopped pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, toasted wheat germ, and shredded coconut, seasoned with cinnamon and a pinch of salt. The mix is coated with a honey and vegetable oil mixture before being spread evenly on a baking sheet and baked until medium golden brown. Stirring during baking ensures even toasting without burning.
After cooling slightly, dried fruits such as cranberries, raisins, cherries, apricots, or currants are folded in. The granola develops a nutty, sweet, and slightly crunchy texture with varied seed and nut flavors. It can be served with milk or yogurt for breakfast or snacks.
The recipe notes provide freezing instructions, recommending storing the granola in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months and thawing overnight at room temperature before use. This extends shelf life while preserving freshness.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- ½ cup almonds sliced, unsalted
- ½ cup pecans coarsely chopped, unsalted
- ½ cup walnuts coarsely chopped, unsalted
- ½ cup sunflower seeds unsalted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- ½ cup wheat germ toasted
- 1 cup coconut shredded, sweetened
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Scant ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅔ cup honey
- 1 cup dried fruit such as cranberries, raisins, cherries, chopped apricots, currants, etc
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a 13 x 18-inch (33 x 46-cm) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. (If using parchment sheets, line the pan first with heavy-duty aluminum foil, then parchment.)
- Combine the oats, almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, wheat germ, coconut, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and oil until emulsified. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring and re-spreading a few times with a spatula, until the entire mixture is medium golden brown. Watch carefully towards the end; granola burns quickly and will brown first in the corners and on the bottom.
- Toss the granola with a spatula and mix in the dried fruits. Spread and press into an even, compact layer, then let cool on a rack to room temperature. Break the granola into large clusters and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Store granola in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Thaw granola overnight at room temperature before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 209mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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