Vanilla Granola Recipes

VANILLA ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Toss the oats, almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the maple syrup and coconut oil together until combined. Whisk in the almond and vanilla extracts. Pour over the oats and toss to coat. Make sure all of the oats are moistened.
• Spread onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow granola to cool completely - the air will help the granola obtain a crunchy texture.

CINNAMON VANILLA GRANOLA

Steps:

• 1. Combine old fashioned oats, quick oats, pecans and wheat germ in a large bowl. 2. Combine maple syrup, oil, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Pour over oat mixture, stirring to coat. 3. Spread mixture evenly on greased baking sheet. 4. Bake at 300°F for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until oats are toasted. 5. Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. Cool in pan on wire rack. Store in airtight container.
• To make yogurt parfaits, layer 6 ounces vanilla yogurt, ½ cup mixed fresh or frozen fruit and ¼ cup granola.

VANILLA GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the oats, walnuts, coconut and sesame seeds. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the oil, brown sugar, honey, water and vanilla until sugar is dissolved (do not boil). Pour over oat mixture and stir to coat evenly. Pour into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans., Bake at 275° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.

VANILLA GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly spray large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Mix oats, almonds, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
• Stir applesauce and sugar together in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat and immediately remove from heat. Stir vanilla into the applesauce mixture; pour over the oats mixture and toss to coat. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking dish.
• Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, 20 to 30 minutes. Place baking sheet on a cooling rack until granola is completely cooled.

VANILLA-SCENTED GRANOLA

Steps:

• Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 300°F. Lightly spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Mix next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Combine oil, honey, and sugar in small saucepan; bring to simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour hot liquid over oat mixture; stir well. Using hands, toss mixture until thoroughly mixed.
• Spread granola on prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer sheet to rack; cool granola completely. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

VANILLA-SCENTED GRANOLA

Steps:

• Position rack to middle of oven and preheat to 300*.
• Lightly spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• Mix next 5 ingredients in large bowl.
• combine oil, honey and sugar in small saucepan; bring to simmer over medium heat.
• Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
• Pour hot liquid over oat mixture; stir well.
• Using hands, toss mixture until thoroughly mixed.
• Spread granola on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionaly, about 30 minutes (but check after 20).
• Transfer sheet to rack; cool granola completely.
• (Can be made two weeks ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.) Makes about 8 cups.

VANILLA GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat to 300.
• Lightly spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
• Mix applesauce and sugar in small saucepan; bring to simmer over medium heat.
• Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla.
• carefully our hot liquid over oat mixture and stir well.
• With hands, toss mixture until thoroughly mixed.
• Spread granola on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes IMPORTANT-check after 20 min!
• Transfer sheet to rack and allow granola to cool completely.