In the culinary world, granola is a breakfast cereal made from oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. It is often sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and flavored with spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg. Vanilla granola is a twist on the classic recipe, using natural flavors to bring a sweet and creamy flavor to the mix. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weekday breakfast or a special treat for a weekend brunch, a good vanilla granola recipe can provide a delightful start to your day. With its tantalizing aroma and satisfying crunch, vanilla granola is a delicious way to kick off the morning.
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VANILLA-SCENTED GRANOLA
Categories Breakfast Bake Almond Oat Spring Honey Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
Great snack for everyone, or the for kids lunches or even as an after school treat! Serve for breakfast with yogurt and fruit or over ice cream for dessert. Watch your time in the oven because sometimes it cooks a little quickly. This recipe came from Bon Appetit, March of 2002. A few baking tips I have learned from making this recipe often: I use a jelly roll pan so the granola will have maximum exposure while cooking. Also, if you do like your granola to clump, do not stir while baking. Allow to cool in pan for about 10 minutes or so, then run a spatula between granola and the pan to loosen. You will have so many clumps you will have to break them with your hands ; )
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 30g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CINNAMON VANILLA GRANOLA
Delicious as a snack, sprinkled over fresh fruit or yogurt. Or use as an easy topping for a fruit crisp.
Provided by Mazola
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Mazola®
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine old fashioned oats, quick oats, pecans and wheat germ in a large bowl. Combine maple syrup, oil, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Pour over oat mixture, stirring to coat. Spread mixture evenly on greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 300 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until oats are toasted.
- Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. Cool in pan on wire rack. Store in airtight container.
- Serving suggestion: To make yogurt parfaits, layer 6 ounces vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup mixed fresh or frozen fruit and 1/4 cup granola.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
CINNAMON VANILLA GRANOLA PEACH CRISP
Super delicious and the granola, vanilla and instant oatmeal add a unique flavor. Delicious over a bowl of vanilla ice cream. Super yummy!
Provided by Cherylleem
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 crisp, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 vanilla powder together. Brown sugar can be added to sweeten fruit if needed.
- Place drained fruit in a casserole or square pan. Stir in flour mixture, set aside.
- In medium bowl combine granola, instant oatmeal, brown sugar, flour, almonds, cinnamon and vanilla powder until mixed. The small crumbs at the bottom of the granola bag work well for this.
- Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Top peaches with crumb mixture.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes until bubbly and top golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.5, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 133.5, Carbohydrate 74.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 55.2, Protein 6.2
ROASTED PEARS WITH CARDAMOM GRANOLA AND VANILLA ICE CREAM
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Put the granola, brown sugar, flour, cardamom, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl, mix the ingredients with finger tips until the butter is well incorporated.
- Arrange the pears, skin-side down in a heavy 9 by 9-inch baking dish. Spoon and press the granola mixture on the pears. Place the dish in the oven until the granola mixture is golden brown and pears are tender, approximately 30 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and serve with vanilla ice cream.
RED WINE POACHED PEAR FILLED WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND TOPPED WITH GRANOLA
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, add the wine, sugar, cloves, pears, cinnamon, vanilla and orange zest and bring to a simmer. Cut out a circle of parchment paper and fit this on top of the liquid to keep the pears submerged. Simmer the pears until fork-tender, flipping them once, about 40 minutes. Remove the pears from the wine with a slotted spoon and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Continue to reduce the wine mixture on high heat until it becomes syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain.
- Top each pear half with some ice cream, granola and a drizzle of the wine reduction. Finish your art with mint and devour it.
VANILLA GRANOLA
Made with applesauce instead of oil, this easy, healthy snack is quick to make and enjoy : ) High in protein and good, complex carbs.
Provided by EntirelyEmily
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 16 1/2 cup, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
CINNAMON VANILLA GRANOLA
Plain and frugal but a family favorite. Good as a cereal, snack, and topping.
Provided by Penny Batt
Categories Other Snacks
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. You will need a large baking sheet.
- 2. In a small pot, warm coconut oil over low heat to melt it, stir in coconut palm sugar, remove from heat and stir in vanilla. This mixture should be warm, not hot.
- 3. In a large bowl, stir together oats, salt and cinnamon.
- 4. Pour the oil and sugar mixture onto the oat mixture and stir, then combine thoroughly using your hands to coat the oats evenly with the oil, but be careful not to burn your hands in case the oil got a little too hot!
- 5. Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet in a thin, even layer.
- 6. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until the granola is a very light golden brown.
- 7. Cool the granola completely.
- 8. Store in an airtight container.
- 9. You can substitute other oils and sugars, but we like the crisp and tasty result of this combination best. Most of the time we use our granola plain, if we want nuts and dried fruit etc we just add them to suit the moment, though you can add any that you please before or after baking.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your granola.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors: There are endless possibilities when it comes to granola, so feel free to get creative. Try adding different spices, nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to your recipe.
- Make sure your granola is nice and crispy: Nobody likes soggy granola. Be sure to bake it until it's golden brown and crispy.
- Store your granola in an airtight container: This will help it stay fresh and crispy for longer.
- Enjoy your granola with your favorite toppings: Granola is great on its own, but it's even better when it's topped with fresh fruit, yogurt, or milk.
Conclusion:
Granola is a delicious and versatile snack or breakfast food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a bowl of granola.
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