Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola
Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola blends toasted oats with pecans, almonds, and coconut for a nutty crunch in every bite. A glaze of brown sugar, honey, and maple syrup brings deep caramel sweetness, lifted by warm cinnamon and vanilla. It’s perfect for breakfast with yogurt, sprinkled over fruit, or as a snack on the go.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the oats, pecans, almonds, and coconut; set aside.
- 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Stir gently until the mixture starts to boil; remove from the heat.
- 4
Pour the mixture over the oat mixture and fold until the dry ingredients are evenly coated. Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 6
Stir and continue baking on the top rack until golden, about 5 minutes more.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool for 20 to 30 minutes.
- 8
Toss the cooled granola with the cranberries. Store in an airtight container.
- Calories 426.43 kcal High
- Protein 8.53 g Moderate
- Carbs 47.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.37 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.73 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.22 mg Low Source
- Sodium 23.69 mg Low Source
- Fiber 6.35 g Good Source
- Sugar 21.22 g High
- Added Sugar 2.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 40.19 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.7 mg Low Source
- Potassium 57.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 24.66 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Grandma's Classic Crunchy Granola is an American breakfast recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 18, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chopped Pecans, Dried Cranberry, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 426.43 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola?
- It is an American recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or snack.
- What is Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chopped Pecans, Dried Cranberry, Ground Cinnamon, Honey. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 426.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
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