About a year ago, I began my quest for the perfect homemade granola. It all started because it seems that anything that you buy from the store says "may contain traces of peanuts." While I appreciate the heads up, it is frustrating when you realize how many food items that statement is on... oreos, ice cream, cereal, granola bars, etc. Which brings me back to my point of experimenting with some granola recipes. I think I have found a winner.
3/4 c hazelnuts
3/4 c pecans
3/4 c almonds
1/3 c cranberry juice
1/3 c maple syrup
zest of orange
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 c brown sugar
4-1/4 c oats
1-1/2 c dried fruit
First, I toast the nuts at 325 degrees for about 8 minutes. While those are toasting, I combine all the remaining ingredients except for the dried fruit. Once the nuts have cooled, I stir them to the mixture. Then I pour the mixture on to a rimmed baking sheet and put it into the oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Once the mixture has become toasted goodness, I take it out of the oven and mix in the dried fruit.
I use this granola on everything... as cereal with milk, on greek yogurt with fresh berries mixed in, or just a handful on the go. It is delicious.
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