Naturally Sweetened Crunchy Granola
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Naturally Sweetened Crunchy Granola
Description
The granola recipe combines oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ for a hearty base. A warm mixture of apple juice, coconut oil, maple syrup, and spices coats the dry ingredients, contributing natural sweetness and flavor without refined sugar. Baking in a single layer at 325°F with periodic stirring ensures uniform toasting and crunch.
After baking and cooling, dried fruit is mixed in to add chewy texture and fruity notes that contrast with the crunchy granola. The natural cinnamon and apple pie spice provide warm, comforting flavors that complement the sweetness of maple and apple juice.
This granola is versatile as a snack or breakfast topping, providing a balance of crunchy nuts and oats with chewy dried fruit. Storing it in an airtight container preserves freshness for up to a week.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1 cup walnuts or other nuts, roughly chopped
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup wheat germ
- ½ cup apple juice North Coast brand
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups dried fruit mix I used cranberries, apples, peaches & blueberries) cut larger fruit into bite sized pieces, mixed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the oatmeal, walnuts, sunflower seeds and wheat germ.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the North Coast Apple Juice, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, apple pie spice and kosher salt until coconut oil is melted.
- Pour the apple juice mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well coated.
- Spread the oatmeal mixture in a single layer on the sheet pan. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring the granola every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Cool the granola to room temperature (granola will become crunchier as it cools. Add the dried fruit to the granola and toss to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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