Best 4 Homemade Cranberry Nut Granola Recipes

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Homemade cranberry nut granola is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats and can be customized to your liking by adding your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best homemade cranberry nut granola, as well as tips for storing and serving it.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY NUT OATMEAL GRANOLA BARS



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Healthy homemade granola bars. This recipe is easily customizable. You can substitute the dried fruit, pecans, and chocolate morsels out for what you like.

Provided by MzTravelista

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 46m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pecan halves
½ cup ground flax seed
½ cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup wheat germ
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or waxed paper.
  • Mix oats, cranberries, pecans, ground flax seed, chocolate chips, and wheat germ together in a bowl.
  • Stir brown sugar, honey, vegetable oil, and salt together in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir mixture and heat in microwave again until smooth, about 30 seconds more. Stir vanilla extract and cinnamon into brown sugar mixture.
  • Stir brown sugar mixture into oats mixture until evenly mixed and chocolate is melted; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Lift bars out of pan by pulling by the parchment paper; cool for 5 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA BARS



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This is one fast and totally addicting recipe. It's easy to adjust to your tastes or what's in your cupboard - try adding chocolate chips, coconut, raisins, cherries or a spoonful of peanut butter. You'll be making this every week.

Provided by SeattleFarmersMarketGirl

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Healthy

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup hulled pumpkin seeds
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup dried cranberries
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 13x9-inch pan with lightly-greased parchment paper; an inch or so of parchment paper should stick up on 2 sides to form lifting handles.
  • Mix the quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, mixed nuts, cranberries, and sweetened condensed milk together in a bowl; spread into the prepared pan, evenly pressing into the corners and out to the sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes, using slightly less time for chewier bars and slightly more time for crunchier bars.
  • Allow the the bars cool for 5 minutes in the pan before using the parchment paper to lift them from the pan. Use a sharp knife to cut into bars. Let the bars cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 60.3 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

CRANBERRY-WALNUT GRANOLA



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Based on a recipe from The Wholesome Junk Food Cookbook by Laura Trice. She says of this recipe, "I grew up eating homemade granola that my mom made for us and have found that having a tart fruit in the granola gives it extra pizzazz. I enjoy the cranberry-walnut combination. Walnuts have healthy oils and are so good for us. The protein and fat combination of the nut helps to make the granola more filling, providing lasting energy. Granola takes a little while to bake and makes your entire house smell good. This is a good granola for breakfast." NOTE: Add fruit to granola only after the baking is done to avoid drying out the fruit and avoid making it tough to chew and less flavorful.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 6 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray or butter, for greasing pan
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sesame seeds
2 teaspoons orange zest, finely grated
1/4 cup evaporated cane juice, crystals
2 teaspoons sea salt, unprocessed
2/3 cup honey or 2/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup oil, expeller-pressed
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried blueberries (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Prepare a shallow 14x11-inch pan by greasing with cooking spray or butter.
  • In large bowl, thoroughly mix together oats, walnuts, sesame seeds, orange zest, sugar, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl combine the honey and oil. Pour over the dry ingredients. Thoroughly mix together and spoon into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, turning the pan and stirring every 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven. Mix in the dried cranberries and blueberries, if using, and allow to cool.

CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA



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Make and share this Cranberry Nut Granola recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Harperd

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 17 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 1/4 cups rolled oats, not instant
1 cup steel cut oats
1/3 cup wheat bran
1/4 cup oat bran
1/2 cup flax seed, golden
1/8 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup amaranth
3/4 cup wheat germ, raw
3/4 cup textured vegetable protein, flakes
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup light cranberry juice
1 cup sorghum, divided
1 cinnamon stick, crushed
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Combine "Dry Ingredients" in a large bowl.
  • Combine oil, cranberry juice, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and 1/2 cup sorghum in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add syrup mixture to dry granola, about 1/4 - 1/2 cup at a time, mixing granola to coat evenly.
  • Lightly spray two cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Divide granola-syrup mixture in two and spread each half on a separate cookie sheet, in even layers that fully extend to tray edges.
  • Bake at 300 degrees, stirring every 10-15 minutes to prevent burning. For clumpy granola, drizzle remaining 1/2 cup sorghum on top after 15-20 minutes in oven.
  • Bake 30-45 minutes TOTAL, until golden and halfway dry/crispy. Remove from oven & cool on wire racks. (Granola will continue to dry & crisp after removing from oven.)
  • For a small crumble texture, stir granola periodically while cooling; for clusters, allow to cool completely before gently breaking into clumps.
  • When completely cool, mix in any desired fruits and store in an airtight container (or wait until serving to add fruits/other toppings). NOTE: remove any cinnamon stick pieces before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.4, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 87.5, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 1, Protein 10.5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds: This will give your granola a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds.
  • Don't overcook the granola: Otherwise, it will become too hard and crunchy. Cook it just until it is golden brown and fragrant.
  • Add dried fruit or chocolate chips: These will add sweetness and flavor to your granola. Some popular choices include cranberries, raisins, blueberries, and dark chocolate chips.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container: This will help it stay fresh and crispy. You can store it at room temperature for up to two weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to three months.

Conclusion:

Homemade cranberry nut granola is a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of granola that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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