Chewy Nut Loaded Granola

Chewy Nut Loaded Granola is just that.  It’s nuts how many nuts are in this granola recipe.  It’s sweetened with honey and maple syrup combined with avocado oil for extra nutrition.  With added dried fruit for more chew and sweetness.

Why so many nuts?

• Raw nuts are one of the healthiest snacks you can eat.  They contain a wide range of essential nutrients.
• Nuts are excellent sources of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and they can boost your heart health and your overall health
• If you’re looking for a nutritious, quick snack, nuts (raw, organic and in moderation) are a near perfect option.
• For instance:  Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, and research has shown they may help lower LDL cholesterol and promote healthy arteries.  Wow!
• Nuts Support Heart Health, Lower Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome Risk.  The list goes on.
• Bottom line all nuts are good for you.  The key is moderation.  A healthy handful will lead to a good healthy life.  So go nuts!!

Let’s make this big batch of Chewy Nut Loaded Granola

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1. Preheat oven to 325℉.  In a roasting pan, add oats, nuts, coconut, and wheat germ.  A 9 x 13 pan isn’t large enough, a large baking sheet is too shallow, a roasting pan is just right.
2. Stir the mixture to combine the ingredients evenly.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, add avocado oil, honey, maple syrup, and salt.   Heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges of the pan.  Whisk until the oil combines with honey and maple syrup
4. Pour mixture over oats and nuts.
5. Stir well to evenly coat all of the ingredients.  Place in preheated oven and stir well every 10 minutes making sure to pull the mixture from the corners into the center because they cook the fastest and will brown too much.
6. Remove from oven and add dried fruits.  Stir well.  Be sure to eat a handful of the warm granola.  It’s heaven.  Store in an airtight container or two.  This will make over 2 quarts of granola.  Enough to freeze or share.

Health Benefits of Avocado oil

• Avocado oil is the natural oil pressed from the pulp of an avocado.
• It has numerous benefits, largely related to its content of antioxidants and healthy fats
• Reduces cholesterol and improves heart health.
• Because avocado oil has a high-temperature smoke point (Virgin avocado oil is around 350-375℉.  Refined avocado oil can reach as much as 500℉) It’s perfect for high-temperature sautéed meats and veggies

For more great information regarding health benefits nuts and avocado oil check out Healthline.com

Make this nutty granola your own

• Use 5 cups of any nuts you have on hand or that are your favorite.
• Mix up the nuts with seeds of your choice, like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
• Mix up the dried fruits with chopped dates, raisins or sultanas (not my first choice, but this is your granola)
• Coconut oil is a great substitute for avocado oil.  Did you know this granola is Vegan?  Using oil over butter keeps it Vegan.
• Desiccated shredded coconut works just as well as ribbon or flaked coconut.
• Add spices like cinnamon to change up the flavor.

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Chewy Nut Loaded Granola

Chewy Nut Loaded Granola 

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Switzerland

Keyword baked granola, Chewy granola, chewy nut granola, Granola recipe, homemade granola

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 33 minutes

Total Time 43 minutes

Servings 24 1/2 cup servings

Calories 416 kcal

Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

• 6 cups uncooked old fashioned Oats
• 1 cup almonds roughly chopped or slivered
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup pistachio nuts
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut
• 2/3 cup avocado oil
• 2/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup dried blueberries
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots

Instructions

1. In a large roasting pan mix the oats, nuts, wheat germ, coconut.     

2. In a medium saucepan heat the oil, honey, maple syrup, and salt until blended and beginning to bubble around the edges.  Pour the warm syrup over the oats and nuts.  Stir until the oats and nuts and completely coated. 

3. Bake in a 325℉ oven for 30 minutes, turning and stirring every 10 minutes.

4. Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container. Can also be frozen.  Makes at least 2 quarts or more.  

Recipe Notes

TIps:

• A 9 x 13 pan isn’t large enough, a large baking sheet is too shallow, a roasting pan is just right.
• Stir well every 10 minutes making sure to pull the mixture from the corners into the center because they cook the fastest and will brown too much.
• Salt is optional but really brings out great flavor.
• Store in an airtight container or two.  This will make over 2 quarts of granola.  Enough to freeze or share.

Make this granola your own

• Use 5 cups of any nuts you have on hand or that are your favorite.
• Mix up the nuts with seeds of your choice, like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
• Mix up the dried fruits with chopped dates, raisins or sultanas (not my first choice, but this is your granola)
• Coconut oil is a great substitute for avocado oil.  Did you know this granola is Vegan?  Using oil over butter keeps it Vegan.
• Desiccated shredded coconut works just as well as ribbon or flaked coconut.
• Add spices like cinnamon to change up the flavor.  

Nutrition Facts

Chewy Nut Loaded Granola

Amount Per Serving (4 oz)

Calories 416 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 7mg0%

Potassium 433mg12%

Carbohydrates 46g15%

Fiber 6g24%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 220IU4%

Vitamin C 0.6mg1%

Calcium 56mg6%

Iron 2.6mg14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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