Dried Fruit & Walnut Granola

By My Cape Cod Kitchen
Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
8
Meal
Breakfast Brunch Snack

DESCRIPTION

Make this recipe ahead of time and enjoy the tasty granola as a breakfast parfait or an afternoon snack. The toasted walnuts, whole grains and dried fruit make this a filling choice.

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, rolled, quick cooking (not instant)
  • 2 cups natural wheat bran
  • 1 1/2 cups California walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins (or dried cranberries, chopped dried apples, apricots, or other mixed dried fruit)

Preparation

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