Best Crunchy Golden Tropical Granola Recipes

CRUNCHY GOLDEN TROPICAL GRANOLA

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I love tropical fruits for many reasons-they are sweet and juicy, have a luscious texture and fragrance, can be used in both savory and sweet dishes and they store well in the freezer. When tropical fruits are not in season, I buy them dried to make a granola that I can enjoy any time of the year. Coating the granola with finely ground banana chips is one way I ensure every bite has that punch of tropical flavor!

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups dried banana chips (6 ounces), broken by hand or chopped into small pieces
2 cups instant rolled oats (6.5 ounces)
2 ounces dried pineapple, roughly chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
2 ounces dried mango slices, roughly chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
2.5 ounces roasted unsalted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut chips (1 ounce)
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Milk, yogurt, parfaits, smoothie bowls, ice cream or fruit salad

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Put half of the broken banana chips in a food processor. Process until finely ground to the consistency of breadcrumbs. Alternatively, crush the chips in a resealable plastic bag with a rolling pin. Set aside.
Combine the remaining broken banana chips with the oats, dried pineapple and mango, macadamia nuts, coconut chips and sesame seeds in a large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
Stir to combine the coconut oil with the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground ginger and salt in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until just warm, about 2 minutes. Pour into the large bowl and stir to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Sprinkle with the ground banana chips and stir again to evenly coat the granola.
Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake until evenly golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring 3 times (about every 10 minutes), to ensure it toasts evenly. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before storing.
Enjoy the granola as is, in milk or as a topping for yogurt, parfaits, smoothie bowls, ice cream or fruit salad.

GRANOLA CRUNCH

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This crunchy, chewy mix makes a wholesome on-the-go snack or breakfast cereal with milk. Honey, brown sugar and molasses add just the right amount of sweetness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cartons (18 ounces each) old-fashioned oats
2 cups Grape-Nuts
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup toasted wheat germ
1 cup sunflower kernels
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup honey
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons molasses
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups raisins

Steps:

In a very large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the brown sugar, butter, honey, oil and molasses for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring twice. Cool, stirring occasionally. Stir in raisins. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRUNCHY GRANOLA

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This crisp, lightly sweet mixture is great just eaten out of hand or as an ice cream topping. My husband and I grow wheat, barley and canola.-Lorna Jacobsen, Arrowwood, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels
2 cups raisins

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the honey, oil and brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. , In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, sesame seeds and sunflower kernels. Add honey mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread onto two ungreased baking pans. , Bake at 300° for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in raisins. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1148 calories, Fat 57g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 158g carbohydrate (95g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 22g protein.