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Fruit and nut granola presented on parchment paper on a sheet pan with a wooden spoon on top, and beside a wood cutting board with granola on it.

Fruit and Nut Granola - A Crunchy Treat!

This crunchy, heart-healthy granola is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats—perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even as a trail mix base! Try it with yogurt and fresh fruit for a balanced meal, or enjoy it on its own.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2/3rd cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2/3rd cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Set oven to 300F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, dried cranberries, salt and cinnamon.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, oil and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using.
  • Pour the syrup over the oat mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
  • Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring halfway through for even baking. If you prefer chunkier granola, press the mixture down before baking and avoid stirring.
  • Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet - it will crisp up as it cools.
  • Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 71mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
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