Best 12 Walnut And Dried Fruit Granola Recipes

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Walnut and dried fruit granola is a delicious breakfast cereal or snack that can be made easily at home. With the right combination of ingredients, the granola is a healthy and flavorful addition to your morning routine. Whether you choose to use a combination of oats, nuts, and seeds, or you choose to add your favorite dried fruits, this homemade granola is a great way to start the day or satisfy your cravings for a crunchy, sweet snack.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT MAPLE GRANOLA WITH MIXED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 2h10m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups oats
1 cup almonds, slivered or sliced
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pecans
1 cup pistachios
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil or olive oil
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cups golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line 2 sheet trays with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, pecans, pistachios, maple syrup, coconut oil and brown sugar. Divide between the lined sheet trays.
  • Bake the granola for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove the granola to a large mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the dried apricots, dried cherries and golden raisins and stir to combine. Allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

WALNUT AND DRIED-FRUIT GRANOLA



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Categories     Fruit     Bake     Walnut     Granola

Yield makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or quick-cooking)
3/4 cup toasted wheat germ
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1/2 cup dried fruit, such as dried cherries, dates, raisins, or a mixture, halved or chopped if large

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Add oats, wheat germ, and walnuts, stirring to combine. Spread in an even layer and toast until mixture is lightly browned, about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven.
  • Raise oven temperature to 350°F. Stir together apple juice, brown sugar, and oil. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine, and spread evenly in pan. Bake until oats are crisp, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Let cool in pan, about 25 minutes; toss with dried fruit. Granola can be stored up to 1 month in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
  • Wholesome Addition
  • Apple juice adds sweetness and allows you to cut back on the usual amount of sugar. Because juice from frozen concentrate is thicker than bottled juice, it makes a better coating for the granola, helping it crisp in the oven without requiring much oil.

GRANOLA BARS WITH DRIED FRUIT AND SEEDS



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A combination of nut butter, dried fruit, and lots of seeds makes these chewy homemade granola bars downright irresistible. For a crispier bar, toast them in the oven after baking.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Small Plates     Granola     Seed     Coconut     Dried Fruit     Honey     snack     Oat     Kid-Friendly

Yield Makes 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1 1/4 cups dried fruit (cherries, raisins, currants, cranberries, and/or blueberries), divided
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup creamy almond, peanut, or sunflower butter
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, divided
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 13x9" pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both long sides; spray parchment.
  • Pulse 3/4 cup fruit and 1/2 cup hot water in a food processor until smooth and incorporated, 3-4 minutes. Add honey, almond butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and pulse until combined, about 15 seconds. Add 1/2 cup oats and pulse until well combined, 30-45 seconds. Add pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, and remaining 1 cup oats and 1/2 cup fruit. Pulse until just combined, about 15 seconds.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared pan, pressing down until completely even. Bake granola until darkened, firm around the edges, and the center gives just slightly when pressed, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool in pan. Remove granola using parchment overhang, then cut into 20 bars with a serrated knife.
  • Do Ahead
  • Granola can be made 5 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature.

GRANOLA WITH PECANS AND DRIED FRUIT



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The recipe for this irresistible granola, from Laura Gidley-Feltz of Columbia, Illinois, was inspired by pecans from her family farm.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup mixed dried fruit, such as cranberries or raisins
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Lightly coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Add oats and pecans; stir to combine. Divide mixture between sheets. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup coconut to each sheet; bake until mixture is golden brown, 15 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets. Stir in dried fruit and chocolate chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

FRUIT 'N' NUT GRANOLA



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The combination of crunchy nuts and chewy fruit makes this granola a hit for breakfast or snacking. It's packed with lots of ingredients that taste great. -Sue Hochhalter-Broyles, Rapelje, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, milk powder, fruit, walnuts, wheat germ and cinnamon. , In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring brown sugar and water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in oil and vanilla until mixed. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat. Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 275° for 35-45 minutes. Stir in raisins. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats
12 ounces raw nuts, such as blanched almonds and walnuts
1/2 to 1 cup sugar, depending on desired sweetness
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 teaspoons table salt
1 cup dried fruit, such as golden raisins and cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the oats and nuts in a large bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, vanilla, salt and 1/4 cup water. Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir until combined. Pour onto two baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Pour the cooked oat mixture into a bowl and stir in the raisins and cherries. Let cool. The granola will keep in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 3 weeks.

ROSE'S LIGHT NUT AND DRIED FRUIT GRANOLA



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From Rose Reisman. "If you prefer to have dried fruit that is baked, add it to the granola mixture before it goes into the oven. It makes the fruit much chewier. If you want the granola crisper, leave it in the oven with the heat off for another two hours. Feel free to substitute any dried fruit of your choice."

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 cup diced dried apricot
1/4 cup diced dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped nuts (your preference)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with vegetable spray.
  • Combine the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, oil, orange juice, maple syrup and nuts in a mixing bowl. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, tossing once to prevent burning. Add the dried fruit.
  • Store in airtight containers for up to 1 month.

FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA BARS



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Adapted from lots of other recipes, this healthy version is our favorite. Easily made in one saucepan, and makes a quick breakfast option! The butter is optional, but we like them much better with it included...

Provided by rebeccaa2

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 9 granola bars, 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped nuts (I use walnuts, almonds and a small handful of sunflower seeds)
1 cup chopped dried fruit (I use dried apricots and dried cherries)
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease an 8x8 glass pan.
  • Place nuts and oats on a baking sheet, and bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  • While oats and nuts are toasting, place in a saucepan over medium heat the honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
  • Stir until the mixture bubbles, and keep it boiling and stirring for about 2 minutes.
  • When oats and nuts come out of the oven, turn it down to 325.
  • Take the pan off the heat, and when the oats are finished, pour them right into the saucepan and mix to combine honey mixture evenly.
  • Stir in the chopped dried fruit.
  • Press mixture into the glass pan with the back of a spoon - it will be pretty sticky.
  • Bake at 325 for 20 minutes, and let cool completely before cutting.
  • Wrapped in saran wrap, these will keep for at least a couple of weeks!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 368.2, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 21.1, Protein 6.9

LIGHT FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA



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A delicious granola without the fat can be made with spelt, flax seeds, and pecans!

Provided by GinetteB

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup spelt flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup applesauce
3 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ cup diced dried apricots
¼ cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons flax seeds, ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the rolled oats, spelt flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, canola oil, applesauce, maple syrup, dried apricots, pecans and ground flax seed together in a bowl, and mix well. Spread the granola mixture on the lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, stir the granola, then bake for another 15 minutes until dry. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.4 g, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 10.6 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

FRUIT & NUT GRANOLA



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Rise and shine with this energy-boosting breakfast, topped with fresh fruit

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp vegetable oil
100ml clear honey
50ml maple syrup
500g jumbo rolled oats
100g flaked almond
50g pine nut
100g puffed rice
2 tbsp sesame seeds
50g each sultanas and raisins
85g each dried cranberries, dried cherries, chopped dried dates and chopped dried apricots
50g dried coconut shavings (find these at juliangraves.com and healthfood shops)
Greek yogurt and raspberries, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Heat the oil, honey and maple syrup together in a pan. Mix the oats, almonds, pine nuts, puffed rice and sesame seeds in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the honey mix, stir well to coat, then tip onto a large baking tray. Bake for 15 mins until everything is golden and crisp.
  • Take the tray from the oven, leave to cool, then break up any big clumps. Mix together with the dried fruit and coconut shavings. Serve with Greek yogurt and fresh raspberries. The rest of the granola can be stored in a sealed jar and enjoyed over the next 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 31 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.17 milligram of sodium

NUTS & SEEDS GRANOLA



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Start your day with homemade granola for breakfast, full of nuts, seeds, oats and dried fruit. Enjoy with milk or yogurt, and fresh seasonal fruit

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield Serves 10 (makes about 550g)

Number Of Ingredients 10

150g rolled oats
150g mixed nuts (we used whole hazelnuts, flaked almonds and whole pecans)
50g mixed seeds (we used a mixed bag containing sunflower, pumpkin, hemp and golden linseed)
50g raisins
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp sea salt
1 tsp almond extract (vanilla works well too, if you prefer)
50ml vegetable oil
100ml maple syrup
milk or yogurt, and fruit (optional), to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan gas 4. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment to prevent the granola from sticking. Put all of the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the almond extract, vegetable oil and maple syrup in a jug, then pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
  • Mix together well, making sure that all the dry ingredients are well coated and that there are no dry bits. Tip the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and spread out in an even layer. Cook for about 25-30 mins until golden. You will need to give the mixture a few turns every 8-10 mins to make sure it dries out evenly and doesn't clump together too much. Keep an eye on it as nuts can burn easily.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely on the tray. Break up any large clumps of granola with a wooden spoon. Will keep for up to one month in an airtight container. Serve with milk or yogurt, and fresh seasonal fruit, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA (CHRISSIE'S GRANOLA)



Fruit and Nut Granola (Chrissie's Granola) image

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste of your granola.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different nuts and dried fruits: There are so many delicious combinations to choose from.
  • Toast your nuts before using them: This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Be careful not to overcook your granola: It should be golden brown and crispy, but not burnt.
  • Let your granola cool completely before storing it: This will help it to keep its crunch.

Conclusion:

This walnut and dried fruit granola is a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its mix of crunchy nuts, sweet dried fruits, and wholesome oats, this granola is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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