Macadamia Maple Granola Recipes

HEALTHY GRANOLA

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This delicious healthy granola recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup (or honey). It's made with oats, coconut oil and your favorite nuts and fruit. Make it your own! Recipe yields about 8 cups granola, enough for about 16 half-cup servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free granola)
1 1/2 cup raw nuts and/or seeds (I used 1 cup pecans and 1/2 cup pepitas)
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt (if you're using standard table salt, scale back to 3/4 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup dried fruit, chopped if large (I used dried cranberries)
Totally optional additional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes*

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 313 calories, Sugar 10.7 g, Sodium 143.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

MACADAMIA NUT GRANOLA

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I prefer to make cereal for my family which we serve with yoghurt. This is our favourite special treat. Good for brunch with friends. This makes 16 cups and therefore will serve sixteen people or store for use over a week.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

750 g rolled oats
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (or less or Splenda)
1 1/2 cups wheat germ
250 g flaked coconut
250 g macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Mix together all dry ingredients.
Mix oil, honey, vanilla extract in a small saucepan.
Heat and bring to boil, then remove from heat.
Stir into dry ingredients until well combined.
Preheat oven to 170 degrees celcius.
Spread mixture onto to two baking trays lined with baking paper.
Bake 15 minutes stirring every so often.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.8, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 7.3, Sodium 52.7, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 41.1, Protein 11.8