Honey Almond Granola With Cranberries Food

CRANBERRY-ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• To Make Ahead: Store granola in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
• If you've never made your own granola, you'll be amazed at the difference in freshness and flavor-and at how easy it is. Use this recipe as a starting point for your own creativity: substitute dried blueberries or chopped dried apricots for the cranberries, or walnuts or hazelnuts for the almonds.
• Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven; preheat to 325degreesF. Coat 2 large baking sheets with sides with cooking spray.
• Whisk apple juice concentrate, maple syrup, oil and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon and salt.
• Mix oats, wheat germ, almonds and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Stir in the juice mixture; toss to coat. Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake the granola for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Reverse sheets top to bottom and back to front. Continue baking until lightly browned and aromatic, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes more. Transfer the baking sheets to wire racks; stir 1/2 cup dried cranberries into the granola on each sheet. Let cool completely.
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Per serving: 262 calories; 11 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 6 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 37 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 5 g fiber; 67 mg sodium; 229 mg potassium
• Nutrtion Bonus: Magnesium & Fiber (20% daily value).
• 2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings
• Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 1/2 fat
• Cook Time: 30 minutes.

HONEY-ALMOND GRANOLA WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F Combine the oats, almonds, honey and oil in a large bowl until well blended. Spread in an even layer in a large roasting pan and place in oven. Using a large spatula, turn and stir the granola every 5 minutes to ensure even browning and to prevent the edges from burning. Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cover a square of your counter (about twice the size of the roasting pan) with aluminum foil. Remove the granola from the oven, stir in the dried cranberries, and carefully scoop the mixture onto the foil. Let cool completely, then break into chunks of desired size. Store two to three weeks in an airtight container.
• Makes about 10 cups, or about 20 servings.
• VARIATIONS:.
• Not only is this delicious for breakfast, but you can also try it sprinkled over ice cream for dessert.

HONEY NUT GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, stir oats, nuts and sunflower kernels together. In a separate bowl, mix together oil, honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Add to dry ingredients; mix well. Spread mixture onto two ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake in preheated oven, for 10 minutes, remove from oven and stir. Return to oven and continue baking until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely before storing.

HONEY ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Oil a 4-sided sheet pan or line with parchment paper.
• Stir together oats, almonds, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Heat oil, honey, cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over low heat (or in a microwave) until heated through. Stir into oat mixture.
• Spread evenly in sheet pan and bake, stirring once, until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Cool granola completely in pan (it will crisp as it cools), then stir in fruit.