Vanillascentedgranola Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the sugar, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and salt and stir to combine. Let cook until the sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Combine the oats and almonds in a large bowl. Add the butter mixture and toss well to coat. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then stir in the raisins. Bake until crisp and golden brown all over, another 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. The granola will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, salt, cayenne pepper, and cocoa powder in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly. Add oats and almonds. Toss and smear the mixture together using a spatula until well coated. Spread mixture evenly over a silicone-lined baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Toss granola with a fork, breaking up any clumps to get a finer texture. Continue baking until desired texture is reached, 30 to 60 minutes more. Sprinkle some granola onto a plate; if it clinks, it is ready. Turn off the oven and leave granola inside the oven to dry and cool to room temperature.

Steps:

• Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 300°F. Lightly spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Mix next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Combine oil, honey, and sugar in small saucepan; bring to simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour hot liquid over oat mixture; stir well. Using hands, toss mixture until thoroughly mixed.
• Spread granola on prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer sheet to rack; cool granola completely. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

Steps:

• 1. Combine old fashioned oats, quick oats, pecans and wheat germ in a large bowl. 2. Combine maple syrup, oil, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Pour over oat mixture, stirring to coat. 3. Spread mixture evenly on greased baking sheet. 4. Bake at 300°F for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until oats are toasted. 5. Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. Cool in pan on wire rack. Store in airtight container.
• To make yogurt parfaits, layer 6 ounces vanilla yogurt, ½ cup mixed fresh or frozen fruit and ¼ cup granola.

Steps:

• Set rack to middle position and preheat oven to 300°F.
• Lightly spray large baking sheet.
• Mix first five ingredients.
• Over medium heat, combine butter, apple sauce and maple syrup and bring to simmer.
• Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract.
• Pour over dry mixture, toss well with hands until thoroughly mixed.
• Spread on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 25 minutes, rotating pan after 10 minutes.
• Transfer sheet to cooling rack and cool completely before breaking into small pieces.
• Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Steps:

• Position rack to middle of oven and preheat to 300*.
• Lightly spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• Mix next 5 ingredients in large bowl.
• combine oil, honey and sugar in small saucepan; bring to simmer over medium heat.
• Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
• Pour hot liquid over oat mixture; stir well.
• Using hands, toss mixture until thoroughly mixed.
• Spread granola on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionaly, about 30 minutes (but check after 20).
• Transfer sheet to rack; cool granola completely.
• (Can be made two weeks ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.) Makes about 8 cups.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner.
• Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, and salt in a bowl. Add oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and coconut. Mix well, making sure all ingredients are coated evenly.
• Pour onto prepared baking sheet and distribute in an even layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes lightly with the tines of a fork so mixture toasts evenly and granola is golden brown.
• Pour into a bowl and, while mixture is still hot, mix in currants. Cool. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.