Best 8 Crunchy Granola French Toast Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast indulgence, where flavors dance and textures collide, the culinary masterpiece known as "crunchy granola french toast" emerges as a delectable symphony of taste and texture. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey that transforms humble ingredients into a tantalizing breakfast delight. This article will guide you through the steps of creating this irresistible dish, providing you with the culinary secrets to achieve perfect crunch and fluffy interiors, all while tantalizing your taste buds with a symphony of flavors. Get ready to embark on a breakfast adventure that will leave you craving more.

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CRUNCHY GRANOLA FRENCH TOAST



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French toast gets an extra dose of crunch when coated with granola.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups Nature Valley™ oats 'n honey protein granola
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 slices whole wheat bread
1 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla with whisk until well combined.
  • In food processor, place granola. Cover; process about 30 seconds or until all large pieces are broken up and coarse meal forms. Transfer to shallow bowl.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-low heat. Dip bread slices into egg mixture then into granola to coat evenly on both sides. Place 2 slices in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until deep golden brown. Turn; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Repeat with remaining bread slices, adding oil as needed.
  • Serve each slice with 2 tablespoons syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

CRUNCHY GRANOLA BREAKFAST CEREAL



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I'm a huge fan of crunchy granola breakfast cereals, but wanted to make my own so I could change it up now and again. Makes a great addition to yogurt or topping for ice cream.

Provided by MichelleCarver

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups rolled oats
1 cup freshly ground flax seed meal
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup oat bran
½ cup wheat germ
1 cup chopped pecans
¾ cup agave nectar
½ cup canned pumpkin
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup finely chopped dates
1 cup miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix rolled oats, flax seed meal, steel-cut oats, oat bran, wheat germ, and pecans in a large bowl. Whisk agave nectar, pumpkin, brown sugar, water, canola oil, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt in a separate bowl, stirring until brown sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour liquid ingredients over rolled oats mixture and stir to coat. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Stir dates into granola and continue baking until granola is lightly golden brown, 20 to 30 more minutes, stirring once. Let cool completely and mix miniature chocolate chips into granola. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

CRUNCHY GRANOLA



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This granola makes a GREAT, filling snack. Good dry or with milk. It is very addictive, but it's good for you, so enjoy!

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups rolled oats
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
dried fruits, if desired (I usually add cherry flavored cranberries and dates)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine brown sugar and water in a 4 cup microwave proof cup.
  • Microwave on high 5 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla and salt.
  • In large mixing bowl, mix oats, nuts, and brown sugar mixture.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Spread onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes-1 hour until golden brown.
  • When granola has cooled completely, add fruits if you wish and store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 293, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 34, Protein 12.5

CRUNCHY FRENCH TOAST



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Orange juice and whole-grain cereal add flavor and crunch to easy stove-top or baked French toast.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups Whole Grain Total® or Total® Honey Clusters® cereal
2 eggs or 1/2 cup fat-free egg product
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 slices (1 inch thick) whole-grain or regular French bread

Steps:

  • Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet. Place crushed cereal in shallow bowl; set aside. In medium bowl, beat eggs, orange juice and salt with wire whisk until well blended.
  • Spray griddle or 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat to 350°F or over medium heat. Dip each slice of bread into egg mixture, turning to coat both sides; coat with cereal. Place on griddle; cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1 g

CRUNCHY GRANOLA



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This crisp, lightly sweet mixture is great just eaten out of hand or as an ice cream topping. My husband and I grow wheat, barley and canola.-Lorna Jacobsen, Arrowwood, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the honey, oil and brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. , In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, sesame seeds and sunflower kernels. Add honey mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread onto two ungreased baking pans. , Bake at 300° for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in raisins. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1148 calories, Fat 57g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 158g carbohydrate (95g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

PERFECTLY CRUNCHY GRANOLA



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For those who love crunchy granola and want to know just what's in it! Be prepared to fall in love with this stuff! Serve it with fruit and yogurt or pour a little milk over it as your new favorite cereal. Store in an airtight container.

Provided by Jordy

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ cup water
¼ cup honey
¼ cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
salt to taste
3 cups rolled oats
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups chopped almonds
1 ½ cups puffed quinoa
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine brown sugar, water, and honey in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in coconut oil, vanilla, and salt.
  • Mix rolled oats, quick-cooking oats, almonds, puffed quinoa, chia seeds, and shredded coconut together in a large bowl. Pour in sugar mixture and mix thoroughly until granola is combined and starting to clump together.
  • Spread granola mixture no more than 3/4-inch high on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crunchy, 35 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CRUNCHY FRENCH TOAST



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This light version of classic French toast is perfect for quick meals or Sunday brunches. My kids love it, and so do I! -Barbara Arnold, Spokane, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large eggs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup frosted cornflakes, crushed
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup sliced almonds
8 slices whole wheat bread
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and salt until blended. In another shallow bowl, toss cornflakes with oats and almonds., Heat a griddle coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, then in cereal mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on griddle; toast 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DEEP FRIED GRANOLA FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Deep Fried Granola French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joseph M.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 20 Pieces, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon table salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or 1 cup milk, of choice
1/2 cup egg substitute or 2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 slices Texas toast thick bread or 10 slices thick sliced bread
1 1/4 cups low-fat granola
coconut oil (for frying, refined) or frying oil, of choice
powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat frying oil to 365 degrees, if not in a deep fryer make sure you have enough oil to float the toast.
  • Combine dry ingredients (without granola) in a mixing bowl.
  • Add milk, egg, and vanilla to the dry ingredients bowl and whisk until well blended.
  • If your mixing bowl is not flat enough to allow proper dipping of the toast pieces, transfer your mix to a pie pan or other flat bottom dish.
  • Place granola on a plate or other dish to make coating toast easier.
  • Using a bread or serrated knife, slice each toast piece in half diagonally. Press lightly and let the knife do the work to avoid squishing the bread.
  • Dip the toast in the batter mix, flipping to coat both sides. Depending on preference you can let some batter drip off or whip off on edge of dish before next step, but be sure to leave enough to coat the surface and pick up the granola.
  • The goal of this step is to pick up just a little granola. Place the battered toast on the bed of granola, press lightly. Flip and press lightly again. You can also sprinkle the granola on or spread it out with your fingers for an even coating.
  • Place prepared toast in fryer basket and when basket is full (mine allows 4 pieces) place in fryer oil. You could add one piece at a time, just personal preference here. Do not overlap or stack, leave room, this is not like frying fries. You need room for these to float in the oil and for the oil to cook the edges.
  • Allow bread piece to cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown (on the side in the oil). Flip and cook on the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove toast from frying and place on a plate covered with a paper towel. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar while still fresh from the fryer.
  • Continue battering, coating, and frying until all pieces are done.
  • Also, when serving you can drizzle in syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.5, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 464.5, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.8

Tips:

  • Use a variety of berries for a more flavorful and colorful granola topping.
  • If you don't have any maple syrup, you can substitute honey or agave nectar.
  • Be sure to toast the bread until it is golden brown and crispy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when you are cooking the French toast. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Crunchy granola French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With its crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior, this French toast is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new breakfast recipe, give granola French toast a try. You won't be disappointed!

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