Crunchy Granola with Dried Fruit

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
17%
Crunchy Granola with Dried Fruit
45 min.
12
186kcal

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Craving a breakfast that's both satisfyingly crunchy and bursting with fruity goodness? Look no further! This Crunchy Granola with Dried Fruit is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for starting your day or enjoying as a midday snack. Forget those store-bought granola mixes loaded with unwanted sugars and artificial ingredients – this recipe lets you control exactly what goes into your bowl.

Imagine waking up to the aroma of toasted oats, warm cinnamon, and sweet tropical fruits. This granola is incredibly easy to prepare, and the customization options are endless. Feel free to swap out the dried fruits for your personal favorites, adjusting the sweetness to your liking. The addition of sunflower kernels and flaked coconut adds a delightful nutty crunch, while the nonfat dry milk introduces a subtle creaminess that complements the other flavors perfectly.

Plus, this recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a versatile option for a wide range of dietary needs. Get ready to enjoy a hearty and wholesome granola that’s a step above the rest, ready in just 45 minutes. This homemade granola is something to be proud of – and enjoy eating!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds sliced
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • ounce tropical fruit mixed dried
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoons nonfat milk dry
  • cups regular oats 
  • 0.5 cup roasted sunflower kernels 
  • 0.3 cup coconut or sweetened flaked
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried sweetened (such as Craisins)
  • cup water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 30
  2. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl, and let stand 15 minutes.
  3. Combine oats and remaining ingredients, and stir into the dried-fruit mixture.
  4. Sprinkle oat mixture over a jelly-roll pan, and bake at 300 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool granola to room temperature. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories186kcal
Protein10.83%
Fat31.07%
Carbs58.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.25
Glycemic Load
4.83
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.2856521606445%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.12mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:185.69kcal
9.28%
Fat:6.68g
10.28%
Saturated Fat:1.1g
6.87%
Carbohydrates:28.12g
9.37%
Net Carbohydrates:24.36g
8.86%
Sugar:11.53g
12.81%
Cholesterol:0.25mg
0.08%
Sodium:16.74mg
0.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.24g
10.48%
Manganese:1mg
49.94%
Vitamin E:3.14mg
20.93%
Phosphorus:154.66mg
15.47%
Magnesium:60.37mg
15.09%
Fiber:3.76g
15.06%
Selenium:9.69µg
13.84%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.77%
Copper:0.24mg
12.23%
Zinc:1.22mg
8.16%
Iron:1.44mg
7.99%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.03%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.6%
Folate:21.86µg
5.47%
Potassium:188.16mg
5.38%
Calcium:48.38mg
4.84%
Vitamin B3:0.95mg
4.73%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.79%
Vitamin A:73.37IU
1.47%
Vitamin K:1.49µg
1.42%
Source:My Recipes