Best 7 Fruit And Spice Granola Recipes

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Fruit and spice granola is a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option that can be easily made at home. With a variety of fruits, nuts, and spices, this granola is packed with flavor and is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. The combination of oats, nuts, and seeds provides a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, while the dried fruits and spices add a boost of sweetness and flavor. Whether you enjoy it with milk, yogurt, or just on its own, fruit and spice granola is a great way to start your day or satisfy your hunger in between meals.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ULTIMATE IRRESISTIBLE GRANOLA



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This is THE BEST granola out there. Walnuts, pecans, coconut, sesame seeds and honey are just a few of the delectable ingredients that make this the most delicious and nutty granola out there, you won't be disappointed!

Provided by Veronica S

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups rolled oats
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sesame seeds
1 cup wheat germ
2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup canola oil
1 ½ cups honey
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, almonds, walnuts, pecans, sesame seeds, wheat germ, coconut and sunflower seeds. In a small pan over medium heat, stir together the oil and honey. Cook and stir until blended. You could also do this in a large measuring cup in the microwave, heating for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Pour over the oat mixture, and stir to coat evenly. Spread out in an even layer on two cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the oats and nuts are toasted. Immediately after it comes out of the oven, stir in the raisins and dried cranberries. Let stand until cooled, and stir again to break up any large clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, but I guarantee it won't be around that long!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

ULTIMATE FRUITY GRANOLA



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Honey, maple syrup and vanilla coat this wonderfully crunchy treat that is fantastic no matter how you serve it-on its own, with cold milk, or in a yogurt parfait. -Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 9 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried banana chips
1/2 cup dried apricots, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sunflower kernels and flax. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, salt and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPICED FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA



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Provided by Food Network

Yield About 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons Truvia™ natural sweetener spoonable*
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal® kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1/2 cup blanched almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup dried dates, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins or dried figs, chopped
Greek Yogurt, serving suggestion
*May substitute with 7 packets Truvia™ natural sweetener

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine the oats, wheat germ, Truvia™ natural sweetener, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Add both oils and toss well to coat. Spread in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and continue to bake until the nuts are toasted and the granola is dry, about 10 more minutes.
  • 2. Remove from the oven, stir in the apricots, dates, and figs or raisins. Cool on the baking sheet. Serve over yogurt as desired. Store granola in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
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FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA (CHRISSIE'S GRANOLA)



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Originally given to me at work as a 'Hey! I made this, try it, it's vegan (I'm not vegan), you'll love it!' and I did; I really did love it. I've made it several times now and a modified version for my husband (omitted the chocolate and used deluxe mixed nuts). I have to stash some or get none in my house.

Provided by szslone

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup almonds
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 cups dried fruit (such as cranberries, pomegranate, cherries, or blueberries)
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  • Pour the oats into a large bowl. Add almonds, cinnamon, cocoa powder, salt, brown sugar, and dried fruit into the oats respectively, stirring each into the mixture before adding the next.
  • Mix maple syrup and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. With a rubber spatula, add the maple syrup-vanilla mixture to your dry ingredients. Fold the two together until mixed and all dry ingredients are well coated.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, stir, and continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes more. Set aside to cool slightly, about 20 minutes.
  • Gently fold chocolate chips into the granola mixture, allowing the chocolate to coat the granola as it melts slightly. Cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 108 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

FRUITY GRANOLA



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When you get a craving for a wholesome snack, go with Nancy Chapman's granola. "You'll love the chewy sweetness of the honeyed cereal, fruit and nut mixture," she assures from Center Harbor, New Hampshire. "It's great as a snack out of hand or in a parfait glass, layered with low-fat yogurt."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1-1/4 cups honey
1/2 cup Grape-Nuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/2 cups Wheaties
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried banana chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine oats and almonds; spread evenly in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the honey, Grape-Nuts, butter and cinnamon. Add oat mixture; stir to combine. Return mixture to the pan. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden. Cool on wire rack., When cool enough to handle, break granola into pieces. Place in a large bowl; stir in the Wheaties, cranberries, raisins and banana chips. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH FRUIT AND GRANOLA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces nonfat yogurt
1 banana, sliced
1/4 cup washed and chopped strawberries
1/4 cup blueberries, washed, optional
1/4 cup peeled and chopped mango, optional
2 tablespoons granola

Steps:

  • Place the yogurt in a bowl and mix in the chopped or sliced fruit of choice. Serve with a mint leaf and a sprinkling of granola.

FRUIT AND SPICE GRANOLA



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Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Dried Fruit     Coconut     Almond     Pecan     Oat     Spice     Healthy     Honey     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut*
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
2 cups mixed dried fruits such as cranberries, cherries, currants, golden raisins, apricots, prunes, and/or dates
available at natural foods shops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl stir together oats. coconut, nuts, and spices. In a small saucepan melt butter with honey over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour butter mixture over oat mixture and toss to combine well.
  • Spread granola evenly in 2 shallow baking pans and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, stirring frequently and switching position of pans halfway through baking, until golden brown, about 30 minutes. In large bowl combine granola with dried fruits and cool, stirring occasionally. (Granola keeps in an airtight container, chilled, 1 month.)

Tips:

  • Use a variety of grains and nuts to create a flavorful and textured granola.
  • Add dried fruits and seeds for sweetness and crunch.
  • Use spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to add warmth and depth of flavor.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the granola by adding more or less honey or maple syrup.
  • Bake the granola at a low temperature for a longer period of time to create a crispy texture.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Fruit and spice granola is a delicious and versatile snack or breakfast option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and it can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own fruit and spice granola at home. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a handful of granola. You won't be disappointed!

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