Cherry Almond And Cinnamon Granola Recipes

CHERRY ALMOND GRANOLA

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Skim milk turns this crunchy snack into a healthy breakfast cereal, while a dollop of low-fat yogurt makes it a delicious dessert. Try adding a little baking cocoa to the brown sugar for a flavor twist. -Deborah Purdue of Freeland, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 teaspoons almond extract
6 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups dried cherries or cranberries
1 cup slivered almonds
Fat-free vanilla yogurt, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, milk powder, honey, apple juice concentrate and oil. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; stir in extract. In a large bowl, combine the oats, cherries and almonds. Drizzle with sugar mixture and mix well., Spread in a thin layer in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Serve with yogurt if desired. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHERRY ALMOND GRANOLA

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With sweet-tart dried cherries, whole roasted almonds, and toasted coconut flakes, Cherry Almond Granola begs to be sprinkled onto a bowl of tangy Greek yogurt for breakfast or an afternoon snack.Makes 6 cups granola.

Provided by Amanda Biddle

Categories Breakfast Snack

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup light-flavored oil ((such as canola or grapeseed))
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole raw almonds
1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir together oats, wheat germ, brown sugar, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and kosher salt until combined. Set aside.
In a small bowl (or a liquid measuring cup), whisk together oil, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over oat mixture and stir until evenly combined. Fold in almonds and coconut.
Spread granola in an even layer onto prepared sheet pan. Bake 40-45 minutes until golden brown, flipping the granola with a spatula after 20 minutes and rotating the pan in the oven for even baking. Keep a close eye during the last 10 minutes of baking, as the granola can go from toasted to burned (especially in the corners) quickly.
Remove from the oven and immediately fold dried cherries into the granola on the sheet pan. Re-spread granola into an even layer and let cool to room temperature. Break up granola, leaving some small clumps, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 103 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving