Best Crunchy Granola Muesli Recipes

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CRUNCHY GRANOLA



Crunchy Granola image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups rolled oats
2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, or slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and reserve.
  • Combine brown sugar and water in a 4-cup microwave proof glass measuring cup or bowl. Place in microwave on high for 5 minutes and cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from microwave, add vanilla extract and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, and brown sugar syrup mixture. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Spread the granola onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden and crunchy.
  • When the mixture comes out of the oven, it is still very pliable. You may choose to add in dried fruit as a finishing touch at this time. When granola has cooled completely, store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 4.6 grams, Protein 7.3 grams

CRUNCHY GRANOLA



Crunchy Granola image

This granola makes a GREAT, filling snack. Good dry or with milk. It is very addictive, but it's good for you, so enjoy!

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups rolled oats
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
dried fruits, if desired (I usually add cherry flavored cranberries and dates)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine brown sugar and water in a 4 cup microwave proof cup.
  • Microwave on high 5 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla and salt.
  • In large mixing bowl, mix oats, nuts, and brown sugar mixture.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Spread onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes-1 hour until golden brown.
  • When granola has cooled completely, add fruits if you wish and store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 293, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 34, Protein 12.5

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