California Walnut Granola

By California Walnuts
Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
8
Meal
Breakfast Brunch Snack

DESCRIPTION

This crunchy, sweet walnut granola makes for a great breakfast, topping for yogurt or easy snack. Add dried blueberries to boost color and antioxidants.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Calories
460
Total Fat
15
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
7
Carbohydrates
81
Dietary Fiber
13
Protein
12

Ingredients

  • 4 cups oats, quick cooking (not instant), rolled
  • 2 cups wheat bran, natural
  • 1 1/2 cups California walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup liquid honey
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins (or dried cranberries, chopped dried apples, apricots or other mixed dried fruit)
  • Fresh fruit for garnish, as desired

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 300° F.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together rolled oats, bran and walnuts.
  3. In a small microwaveable bowl, combine honey and vanilla; microwave on high for about 20 seconds or more until runny. Stir to mix; pour over dry ingredients and toss to coat well.
  4. Spread granola evenly in a large shallow baking pan and bake in 300° F oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden, stirring two or three times.
  5. Cool completely; granola will crisp as it cools.
  6. Stir in raisins or other dried fruit; store in airtight container.