Maple, Honey Nuts & Fruit Granola

Still going strong with your healthful New Year resolutions? Here’s a little indulgence that will keep you happy, a maple with honey, nuts and fruit granola inspiration…

One of the many things to love about homemade granola is how versatile and creative you can be with your own assemblage of ingredients. Whether you’re adding more dried fruit, omitting it altogether or adding a variety of nuts, it’s a personal venture.

I had some leftover unsweetened puffed wheat cereal that was used for some homemade granola bars and added them to this granola recipe. Loved it! When shopping around for puffed wheat cereal, look for a selection that is fat, sugar and sodium free, and preferably “organic” if it doesn’t break the bank!

Maple, Honey Nuts & Fruit Granola

A touch of coarse salt added to the granola, adds a really nice contrast and cuts the sweetness without being overdone. Just add a pinch or measure it out to about a ¼ teaspoon or so.

Since you’re measuring out ingredients for this granola, you may want to just double the recipe and make two baking sheets. It will disappear quickly with either snacking on it or sprinkling it over your serving of yogurt!

Enjoy!

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Maple, Honey Nuts & Fruit Granola

Makes about 6-7 cups

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter (or vegan butter), melted
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• ½ cup honey
• 1/3 teaspoon coarse salt
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• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup unsweetened puffed wheat cereal
• ¾ cup almonds, coarsely chopped
• ¾ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
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• ½ cup dried cranberries or dried sour cherries
• ¼ cup golden raisins

Method

1. Preheat an oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheet with foil, parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, maple syrup, honey, and salt. Stir in the oats, puffed wheat cereal, almonds, and pecans, mixing to coat completely. Spread evenly in prepared baking sheet. Bake, stirring every 10 minutes, until the mixture is golden brown about 30 to 35 minutes.
3. Let cool completely, then stir in the cranberries and golden raisins.
4. Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. © Images & content: Cristina A-Moore for TeenieCakes.com.

Teenie Notes

• Like most granola, this is very versatile. Suggestions to add-ins: Dried apricots, dried figs, sunflower seeds, coconut, walnuts, sesame seeds, pepitas, dried apples, chocolate chips, dried bananas, dried mangoes, macadamia pieces, etc.
• Look for an organic, unsweetened puffed wheat cereal that is fat, sugar and sodium free.
• Make if vegetarian or vegan friendly by substituting the butter for a complimentary oil or using vegan butter.

Cristina A-Moore | Teenie Cakes

One last close-up of the tasty ingredients included in this granola (see the puffed wheat cereal?!)…

Maple, Honey Nuts & Fruit Granola