I used to be by no means an enormous granola particular person, till I found hand-crafted granola! Retailer purchased was a bit too candy and sugary for me generally, and the flavors weren’t that thrilling however once I make my very own at residence I can tailor it to my sweetness degree and add all types of enjoyable add ins! Granola is one thing that I like to have readily available, and once I make it it’s enjoyable to snack on as a result of nothing beats a pan stuffed with heat granola contemporary from the oven! There are occasions once I cannot cease snacking on it and 1/4 of the pan is gone earlier than I do know it! Final weekend I made a decision to make some Mango Strawberry Granola and it turned out so scrumptious I made a decision to share the recipe with you all!
For my granola base, I like to make use of quaint rolled oats as a result of I like texture. If you happen to desire a unique oat reminiscent of simply common rolled that will work too. The thought is to make use of what you’ve got readily available! On this one I used pistachios and pecans, two of my favourite nuts for snacking however I feel this could be superior with cashews as effectively if you happen to like these going with the tropical theme. If you happen to needed so as to add in a bit of coconut that will be good too, and I’m completely going to do this subsequent time, I simply did not have any readily available.
I used coconut oil to get this good and crispy, however I additionally added in some almond butter as an alternative of simply utilizing all oil as a result of I desire that. A word for those who need to go oil free, I’ve efficiently changed the oil with a fruit puree earlier than, and that works nice together with the nut butter. So if you happen to needed to make use of a mango puree or banana puree to make this oil free go for it! I add in some sea salt and vanilla and this granola is completely balanced!
It smelled so superb whereas baking I couldn’t wait to get pleasure from some! However first I added within the fruit which is definitely freeze dried, so it really works out good for preserving this extra shelf steady. If it lasts that lengthy that’s. It’s fairly darn addicting if you begin snacking on it from the tray, and my husband who’s sort of choosy generally about the sort of stuff really favored it too! If you’re on the lookout for the proper crunchy snack, undoubtedly give this Mango Strawberry Granola a strive!
Mango Strawberry Granola
Makes 6 cups
Substances:
- 3 cups natural quaint rolled oats
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, warmed to liquid
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter or cashew butter
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries
- 1/2 cup freeze dried mangoes
Directions:
- Line a big baking sheet with non-stick foil, and spray with cooking spray.
- Preheat the oven to 350F and set rack on the medium place.
- In a big bowl, mix oats and nuts, and put aside.
- In one other bowl, whisk collectively oil, maple syrup, almond butter, sea salt, and vanilla extract till effectively mixed, then pour over oat combination and toss to coat till utterly blended.
- Pour out onto ready baking sheet, and unfold out evenly.
- Bake for 35 minutes, stirring about each 10 minutes or so till the granola is evenly browned. Take away from oven and let cool. Stir in strawberries and mangoes and revel in!
